Glued to my D800. Underrated, I’ve used for travel, weddings, long exposure night photos and I’m really impressed with it. On my Z6 I’ve shot 1/2 sec handheld shots with it no problem.

Dude, back whenI was Nikon shooter I used 24-120 f/4 lens so much. Very sharp, and between 100-120mm close up you can actually get nice bokeh for a portrait. Wasn’t my first choice for portraits, but for an all around lens it was excellent.

Yeah man, love this lens when I got my D750 back in the day. Never understood why people didn't like it. It does exactly what you tell it to do! Good stuff my dude.

@RanftEvan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! It was weird before I bought the 780 package I read some reviews and there was no middle ground. A lot of people loved it and then a percentage of people despised it lol 😂

@bfs5113

4 жыл бұрын

My thought is that it can be caused by the bad reputation of the older 24-120 f/3.5-5.6 VR. Back then when the EF 24-105 f/4 IS was the go to kit lens for many Canon DSLR buyers, Nikonians could not find one that was good enough for them. Hence, the Nikon 24-120 (old or new) is not on the top of their wish lists. On the other hand, the 24-120 f/4 can be a good choice for new Nikonians who are not influenced by its history. That is my experience since 2008, after I picked up the D3. Also, even I have the EF 24-105 f/4 IS (for my 5D series) as well, but rarely use it, but instead the lens trinity.

@patricksmith2553

2 жыл бұрын

If you're a great photographer, this is a great lens. Some good photographers compensate skill for buying the fastest f/1.4 or f/1.2 lenses and that can help, I always recommend upgrading your lenses or just glass over camera. I've had the 24-70 f/2.8G and more recently the 24-70mm f/2.8EVR and I love both, but I ended up selling both. I literally sold the 24-70mm f/2.8E VR because it wouldn't fit in my bag, I know weird or stupid, but important to me. I'm a photojournalist shooting mostly sports and breaking news. I shoot with two Nikon D5's or a D5/D850 depending on what I need or won't based on lighting or conditions, etc. My main two most used lenses that are always in my bag are the 70-200mm f/2.8E VR FL and 500mm f/4E VR FL, with a TC-14E III for when I need or want more reach. So I have only enough room for one more lens in my ThinkTank Airport Accelerator backpack. The 24-70mm f/2.8E VR was an awesome lens and I wish I could have kept it, since I got a very sharp copy and was very impressed. But unfortunately I had to either take only my 70-200FL and the 24-70 VR and leave my 500FL at home or just take the 500mm and one of the zooms, leaving a huge gap in focal length! So I sold off my 24-70 VR, there was no way I was going to sell one of the telephoto lenses as I use and love those much. So I decided to buy one of these 24-120mm f/4 VR lenses and I was honestly surprised by it. I never thought I'd own one or would want one, but f/4 when paired with VR is fine and honestly I really like this lens, but more importantly it fits in my bag. So now I have 24mm-700mm covered, all in one bag, with two flagship sized bodies. This lens in the right hands can produce amazing images, period. It's affordable and it's colors are surprising good, just as good as the pro-grade f/2.8 lenses in my opinion. I won't use my copy much past 70mm, just because I have the epic 70-200mm f/2.8E FL lens, but I do love it at the wide to normal range!

Definitely my favorite kit lens I've had. I got it with the D750 on a sale and have been so happy with it since!

Started watching you, went from a d7100 to an d810 (then you went d780!) with this lens (second hand) and absolutely love it. It is what it is but boy is it good at it.

dude I'm loving how the whole background is looking! Are we gonna get some kind of desk tour soon? :)

Just came across this video. I have the D850 and the kit lens is absolutely fine for me. It’s always the first lens I use and like you said covers 80%+ of everything I do.

Glad you posted this. I am thinking of going back to Nikon and was wondering about this lens. I want the D850 for specific reasons but this D780 w/the 24-120mm F4 deal for everything else I shoot looks pretty attractive for those of us looking to keep our camera bags light.

Great video. I used to have this lens but got the Sigma 24-105 f4 and I personally found it to be sharper although it is a heavy beast! My usual walk around lens is the Nikon 24-85 lens, probably one of the sharpest mid range zooms out there although it has a variable aperture.

Omg You are soo gifted! This movie is AMAZING!

Got a used 24-120mm for $450 as my first full-frame lens, such good value for the money

I got mine in Taiwan for around US$400 at a used lens store. Love it for day street photos and travel. For night I use the Tamron 24-70 f2.8, but that one is really heavy and much prefer this f4 lens for day use, it's half the weight and built to take a beating.

The 24-120 f4 is an amazing lens!

nice review. would love to see how this lens does on a z6. feels like a better option than the 24 - 70 f/4. I have a 24 - 70 f/2.8, but strongly considering selling it. originally i saw it as the most flexible of all lenses, but the more i use it, the more i see it as the compromise of all lenses. the IQ is not as good as prime. In low light, i am probably switching to a prime anyway. The f2.8 might offer better depth of field than an f/4, but 120 f/4 will give the same bokeh as 70 f/2.3, and a more flattering perspective for portraits. Unless you are shooting events/portraits, I'm seeing this as a better option than 24 70 f2.8

I don’t use any of the gear you use but for the past few years up to now I keep on watching every video you put up because you show the joy and beauty of photography.

When I bought my D7 50 I bought the 24 x 120 with my camera I am very happy with it

I got this lens 2014 when Nikon d750 came out . I love using on my d750 and d810 for landscape and travel photography. Sometimes for fun when I go hiking and I don’t want to carry full frame camera and 70-200 2.8 lens , I m using on my Nikon zfc with the F to Z adapter witch is around 180mm with the asp sensor 😊.

This is a great lens. Shot a few dozen weddings with it on my D750... all clients were happy... sharp images with strong contrast... effective VR... I strongly recommend it.

I shoot with a Nikon D750 and have done for a few years. I have a few prime lenses, such as the 24m f/2.8D, which I have been using for landscapes, the 85mm f/1.8D which I normally use for portraits, and the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 which I use for Macro. I recently bought a used 24-120mm f/4 G VR ED lens (for around £240) and I am blown away by its quality. I haven't had much opportunity to use it much, but, so far, I think it is one of the best value for money lenses that I have ever purchased, particularly when paired to my D750.

i love this lens. I used it exclusively in the studio for an ELLE cover and inside Haute Couture story. Brilliant lens and very sharp even wide open.

Hi, Evan thanks for all the great videos do you find it better than the fuji 18-55 kit kens or have you used that one cheers :)

A lot of kit lenses can do a pretty good job (for beginners but also for advanced photo- and videographers).I am still totally happy with my a6400 kit lens. But your kit lens is obviously another level! I really enjoyed this video, keep up the great work and stay safe :)

@RanftEvan

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve herd the 6400 is a great camera!!

@LukasPressMedia

4 жыл бұрын

@@RanftEvan I just love it! I came from the 6000 over the 6300 to now the 6400. Especially the low light performance is just great!

I used this lens with my d750. It's soo good and a great swiss army lens and it's been around a bit.

Using this lens for years. I love it so much. 🧡

@tetoteto1946

3 жыл бұрын

i need raw pic with this lens please

Hii Evan, awesome video. I just want to report that your studio light link in the description does not work. Have a great day mate!

Bagged one at a used shop for 260 just the other day because they said it was marked, after a few blows and a lens wipe though the front element is near mint! Excited to try it this week

I recently bought the Sony 24-70 FE for my A6000. The 3.5 aperture CERTAINLY makes night photos a non-option. But after using my 35 1.8, it's a nice change!

I agree great lens. Bought it with the D750. I still missing it

Kind of funny, I ordered one for 350 bucks from a vendor in Germany where I live. I didn't do too much research on it, I just remembered how good the Canon equivalent 24-105 F4 L that I used to have was. Thank you for this very entertaining and informative video, now I can't wait for it to arrive. Have a good one. -Mart

I’ve owned a Nikon 24-120 f4 lens and I really liked it a lot, image quality was very good, but it’s only an f4 lens. I also have a DX d7200 body and a 16-80 f2.8-4 DX lens that I believe is at least as sharp if not sharper, AND it has f2.8-4 when not zoomed out.

Thanks Evan great review. I don't own a zoom but I think on this camera it makes sense to buy.

No kit lens here, but I do love my only zoom, the 24-70VR. Also, I’m glad you shoot Nikon. It’s nice to watch someone who still loves the ecosystem.

@astanisystems

Жыл бұрын

While I do have two kit lenses, I hate them because one came with my camera and the other one I bought. Now I'm saving up money for pro FX lenses(such as non VR 24-70 f/2.8 and 14-24mm f/2.8), and two cameras, D850 and either Z6,Z6II, or Z7,Z7II.

I love the D780 with the kit lens. I couldn't pass on the price and it is my walking around lens. Great!

It's one of the lenses I'm thinking about adding to my collection. Been seeing barely used ones on ebay for $300-400

I have a Nikon d 7100 and just recently bought a 18-105 after reading quite a few comments on it. I know it is not a kit lens but from what I have seen from it so far it does pretty well. This looks like it will be my main go to lens for a while. I imagine you have used this lens so what is your take on it? Do you think it is the way to go for a walk around general lens

Still rocking the 24-70 f4 S on my Z6 still and I can't fault it! (Wouldn't mind that extra 120mm reach however)

I picked up an older canon 24-85 for much of the same reasons you mentioned in this video. At 3.5 to 4.5 it’s variable aperture but not to bad considering it’s sub 100 dollar price tag

Nikon user here . Got some recommendations on this lens . Thinking about going for It soon

would you recommend for lower light concert photography?

WHAT IS THIS BUILDING PLEASE THAT'S GORGEOUS

I actually just bought it for product shoots and wedding ceremonies. Nothing compares.

@RanftEvan

4 жыл бұрын

Aye awesome!

@markshirley01

4 жыл бұрын

I don't actually own a zoom so It may be an excuse to get my first one. I'm seeing the D780 with this lens at £2120 from the grey exporter I bought my D750 from.

@matthewzagorski1597

4 жыл бұрын

@@markshirley01 I've been shooting my Tamron 45mm for everything before purchasing the 24-120. It's a big relief that just adding one more lens makes my kit a swiss army knife. Plus having vr in both lenses helps with low light shooting a lot!

Sony 18-105 f4 g lens that I use is very similar with the exception being the the barrel does not extend so it looks a bit more professional. It is my "kit lens" and does most things. I tend to stick to my trust sigma 30mm f1.4 for every day photography.

What you think about the 18-140mm? Or the 55-200mm?

I have Nikon d5600 and I'm trying to get good lenses and that seems to be a good all arounder. Always looking for your info since you mainly shoot nikon I always have to hear what you have to say. Thx for the info Evan

@returntohome330

4 жыл бұрын

You want the best image quality zoom lens for your D5600 get the 24-85mm 3.5-4.5G not D series!. It's the best short of buying a 24-70 2.8!.

When I bought my D750 about 3 years ago the body was on sale for $2000, normally $2300 or if you went ahead and payed the $2300 you for the 24mm-120mm. Only $300 more. Absolutely no regrets. This lens is the only kit lens I have ever considered and I have been extremely pleased with it. Not a grey market product either.

Love this lens in my D700.

Hi! How did you color grade the New York Video and which setting did you use?

how's the af noise of the lens on video when on continuous auto focus?

I think the lumix 14-42mm is one the best kit lens it’s really sharp and because it’s a micro four thirds sensor everything is cropped by 2 so basically all the lens are really compact.

Is there a canon alternative for a similar lens?

The Canon RF 24-105mm F4 is the kit lens I have for the EOS R which is a L lens and it’s very good!

Probably a great time to shoot in NYC with a minimum of crowd traffic... but where do you find a place to eat or, uh, need some of that rarity (tp!)

It’s an oldie but still a goodie 👍🏽👍🏽

Where is the first scene? That looks insane!

Got one with a D750. It's a great kit lens. 24 - 120 is very useful range.

Best kit Lens for Nikon d7500 ? 18-140mm is the best?

Can anyone plz tell me the location he was at at the beginning of the vid?

True. Go to lens. In crop mode it is 180mm. Sharpness begin at 5.6. Best quality at f8.

Many have summed this up already but you may want to swap for a prime 2.8 lens if you're doing portraits otherwise, I have had this lens on my D700/D610/D810 and now the D750 since the lens came out in 2010 I think it was.

So, do you prefer this lens over 24-70 or will you sell it in the future?

I got one Nikon refurbished for $559 like new condition. I love it and knew I would since I have the DX equivalent 16-80 2.8/4 for my D500. Use this on the D3s and for a while the D850 until I sold it realizing I really didn’t need it since I already had the D500 & D3s. Just to much money tied up in a camera I wanted more than needed.

Best kit lens? Fuji 18-55.

@RanftEvan

4 жыл бұрын

Never used it but herd good stuff!

@gregoryoutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Got it, used it today in Edinburgh love it alot! ;D so compact!

@alxtorres5001

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! I’m a Nikon user for 7 years (Work) and just add Fuji to be my personal camera and I was really surprised with the construction and sharpness of the 18-55 2.8 🔥

@alxtorres5001

4 жыл бұрын

@H3lt3r Sk3lt3r The 16-55 is not a Fuji Kit lens, please check the 18-55mm 2.8 XF, it has OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) BEST KIT LENS EVER.

@alxtorres5001

4 жыл бұрын

@H3lt3r Sk3lt3r We are talking of common KIT LESES right? BTW smaller apertures doesn't mean bad optical quality image hahaha :P You are welcome to visit my work to check if it has the required quality. Peace! facebook.com/torresphotoworks

Hi! How is the focus ring for manual focus on video?

Should i buy this? I need a lense for maximum range for personal photography and natutre.

Enter the Fuji 16-80 mm quite newly designed f4 lens, also now a kit-lens... same equivalent Full frame focal length - 24-105 - amazing optical results

*Ken Rockwell has left the chat.

@johnhal1

Жыл бұрын

Why?

@alexs.818

Жыл бұрын

@@johnhal1 not sure. KR actually had positive things to say about this lens.

I use my kit lens for video as well. It's an older kit lens so it's as good as yours but it gets the job done.

Evan I've been trying to search this everywhere, how is the in body electronic stabilization on the D780 for a hand held clip (no movement) in video. Dpreview mention it quite good.

@daxshell242

3 жыл бұрын

DPreviews are idiots. Look, ES is a gimmick. electronic stabilization is basically cropping the video to help make the footage appear to be steady. In body, you are limited in processing power. you can get some weird wavy issues in some situations, im fairly sure your resolution/frame rate gets restricted. And it definitely will crop the image. as far as im concerned, dont bother. instead, just shoot your footage, and use post production stabilization. your computer has way more resources available, it can also do some level of yaw and pitch correction, and you can do that at full resolution, full fps.

Kit lenses are underrated... I want to buy one of those fixed aperture kit lenses, but they're quite expensive here... But yes loving the 18-135 kit lens (canon), that too more than the 50mm f1.8

@marieta.s

4 жыл бұрын

Punk_69 Maybe you should try buying used lenses. B&h have great prices and I trust their rating. So far I have bought 3 used lenses and I am very happy.

A very fine optic and great value used as the used price is based on the fact that it cost $500 with the camera rather than $1000 separately!

can I use on Z body with FTZ?

I have never been a big fan of kit lenses. However, the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5 to 5.6 G AF VR (52mm filter) has really impressed me for a kit lens that cost less than $100.

Wish Nikon would update that lens which has 12 year old VRII. Bought one with my D750 6 years ago. I now use a Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 G2.

Nikon!!!! :) That was awesome, thanks! I'm getting the Z version.

Agreed 500 is a good price for this lens. But the Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 G2 is pretty much the same size and price (if bought separate) and a much better lens with crazy good stabilization (great for video) you should rent it to see what you think.

@estoylisto

3 жыл бұрын

The Tamron is faster with 2.8 ...yet the Nikon has more reach with 120mm (including the 85mm and 105mm focal lengths which are favorable by many portraits photographers)... I don't have either but weighing my options to choose one) this lens can be found for about 500$ dollars new (unused pre-owned ) while the tamron would cost 800-900$ for the same condition... beside I expect the Nikon will adapt better with a Z camera if I decided to move to mirrorless... Tamron 24-70 2.8 g2 would be a good choice yet I'm leaning to the Nikon

@MarkvanVaals

3 жыл бұрын

@@estoylisto You should be able to find a 24-85mm VR lens for $200-250 and that is a great portable lens that you can keep even if you upgrade since it's nice for travel, being so small and light. Would be my suggestion for a cheap but great "normal" (aka 24-70+) zoom lens.

24-120 is really great lens!

Evan I'm looking at D780 kits with this lens. I notice there is a MKII version - is this the version sold with the D780 kit.

@daxshell242

3 жыл бұрын

yes... and no. they made it super confusing. This lens first appeared as a 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6D. Then again as a Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 VR. This was an absolute garbage lens and should be avoided at all costs. this is the 24-120mm f/4 VR. Its technically their 3rd lens with this focal lens, but technically a MK1 since its the first with this aperature... but they use a VR II module for image stabilization in this lens, but write VR on the lens. Cause why would you want to promote your best features (stares at the graveyard which is Nikon's marketing department)

I think the king of kit lens is fuji 18-55 f2.8-4 you dont get that low aperture on any other kit lens..

@AnindyaMitraDigitalStoryteller

4 жыл бұрын

True. But that's an Apsc system so F4 on an FX system is close to F2.8 on Apsc (depending on focal length). VR is better on the Fuji though

@michaelmercado1953

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Without a doubt.

@michaelmercado1953

4 жыл бұрын

@@shahrulothman9302 no one cares about leica. They are over price branding. If you want to pay 10x too much for a camera buy a leica. There build and image quality difference doesn't reflect the pricing. Fuji>leica without a doubt

@mrinsaf

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmercado1953 or do whatever tht makes u happy😂

Good kit & combination. Today I would prefer a second hand z7 + 24-120 z mount (Sharper , less heavy, 45 Mpix (and lens becoming a 30-180mm in DX format keeping the definition of the d780) for not a lot more : z7 2nd hand 1500 euros + z 24-120 = 1250 / total = 2750 euros vs the kit 2600 euros… For thé z7 you need to add one expensive xdf and a card reader ( tot = 150€) so 10% more than your kit but it s another World… and it just the price of the A7iv WITHOUT any lens… For me it s the best plan for 2022. Note that There are now a lot of z7 on second market due to z7ii… but with the last firmware 3.4 on z7 the upgrade to the z7ii is not mandatory at all.

I purchased mine as a kit with a D600. The D600 is far and gone, but this lens is still close at hand. I have the trilogy lenses and wouldn't hesitate taking this one due to the medium range zoom. Would I use it for paid gigs? Yes. Only the pixel peepers mind!

lol in fact zoom lenses with a fixed aperture have more moving parts than others with variable aperture.

@metingonen3436

2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely true

I have been shooting with this lens and love it. 24 -70 maybe better, but does not focal range.

Been looking for a mid-range zoom for a bit now, was considering the 24-70 2.8, but then saw this one for about half the price used (less than $500), so just made the purchase this morning. Looking forward to trying it out on my d750!

@blvdnights5097

Жыл бұрын

How do you like it? I have a d700

@UrbanVerse69

Жыл бұрын

@@blvdnights5097 I've just gotten back from my first trip testing with it. I haven't seen my shots on a big screen yet, but the utility factor was amazing after jumping between a 18-35 and a 100-300 for a couple years. On the camera screen things looked good, so I'm hopeful for good results.

Going to get this lens when I get the Nikon d750

@davisdurand

4 жыл бұрын

Smart move. I have that combination and love it.

where is the location?

ITS A PLEASANT LENS AND WILL SATISFY YOU MOST THE TIMES WHEN YOU WANT A LIGHT BAG, i FOUND IT OUT ON MY LAST TRIP WHEN MY PRIME LENSES WEIGHT FRIGHTENED ME, ON TRAVEL YOU PREFER TO HAVE LIGHTER BOKET AND HAVE A CLEARER BACKGROUND WHATEVER IT IS. SO F4 AND RANGE IS PERFECT TO TAKE IT ALONG WITH A 50MM F1.4 OR 1.8 IN CASE YOU NEEDED, FOR ME THAT WAS PERFECT PACK. THANKS

I have clicked some of my best photos with this lens. When I bought it , it was not sold as kit lens and the price in Dubai was equal to 1700 US $ dollars.

Quick question I’m new to photography but if the lens says f/4-5.6G ED VR does that mean the lowest aperture I can go is 4 and the highest is 5.6 ? And what does G and ED mean

@charlielemley8319

4 жыл бұрын

No, it means the widest aperture gives you f/4 at the low end of the zoom range and f/5.6 at the high end. “G” is Nikon’s designation for relatively newer lenses that don’t have aperture control rings on the lens - aperture is controlled electronically through the camera (which is generally good as long as you’re using it on a relatively modern Nikon camera). ED means it has extra-low dispersion glass, which limits problems like chromatic aberration (color fringing around objects in high-contrast areas). So a Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6 g ed is a lens with electronic aperture control and extra-low dispersion glass that ranges from 55mm f/4 to 200mm f/5.6 if you leave it at max aperture as you zoom.

@LordPenny95

4 жыл бұрын

Charlie Lemley omg brilliant thank you that was so easy and simple to understand

@LordPenny95

4 жыл бұрын

Charlie Lemley but also I also got a lender that has an E after the Fstop number what does that mean?

It's definitely a steal at that price.

@RanftEvan

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m really glad I got it with the 780!

Using this with my D750, but sadly I'm not a fan of the distortion.

I bought this open box for $550 and it's probably my most used lens ever!

I think camera companies are all doing great at making usable kit lenses these days. Canon's EOS R/RP both come with a 24-105 f4, even their full frame dslrs are coming with one, Nikon has a 24 - 105 f4 and the 24 - 120, Fuji has 18 - 55 f2.8, or the 16 - 80 f4...however, lots of people saying Fuji 18 - 55 2.8-4 is best...sure, it is, on a crop sensor camera. But it is also important to bear in mind that 2.8 on a crop sensor is equivalent to f4 on full frame, in terms of DoF. So you're technically not getting anything more than what you'd get with an f4 lens on FF, except maybe a stop of light at most, which considering that FF handles high ISO better anyway, is negligible. That being said, it is still the best first lens for a Fuji system imo though, great cost to quality ratio.

Should I get it for 300€ used???

i need raw pic for this lens please

What lens should one buy if its not value for money for the one buying at retail price ?

@billsenior213

2 жыл бұрын

Your best bet would be look for a used copy. Recently they were purchased for $350->$500 on eBay so look around…be patient and you should be able to find a good one for the right price.

for landscape work this is the only lens you really need. Ultrawides and super telephotos are great, if you can be bothered to carry them with you.

I just bought it refurbished for $650. I have many better lenses, but I'm not sure they're as versatile so for the price I thought it was worth a try. Waiting for it to arrive, we'll see. Thanks for the no nonsense nice review video.

Being 8 years in covering events, I've trade in my 24-70 to this lens with a big smile and a happy shoulder. HAHA Don't forget mentioning the extra space you have in your bag. 24-120 is all you need!

Mine is a bit soft at F4. Move to F 4.5 and it sharpens right up.

@estoylisto

3 жыл бұрын

At which focal length 🤔 (wide or tele)?

@nelsonfoote7641

3 жыл бұрын

@@estoylisto it’s been a while because I got a 24-70 that’s kind of taken over, but I think it was more towards the tele end.

There is more moving parts in constant aperture lenses.