The 35mm equivalent focal length is always a good place to start when you introduce prime lenses.
Externally, there is little to talk about on the lens.
Besides the lens designation and branding, there is little else to note.
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It is as small and light as you would expect, weighing just 135g and measuring 70mm x 40mm.
Overall, the build is best described as being neat.
While away for a few days and also shooting a little bit closer to home.
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It costs 329/US$309.95/AU$449.
Of these, the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN is the closest match to the Nikkor 24mm f/1.7.
It costs US$399 / 349/ AU$699.
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There is impressive detail resolution, even when shooting wide open.
However, it is at f/2.8 to f/4 that I found the sharpest of the aperture options.
Then, I could see some magenta along the edges.
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There is some vignetting with the correction turned off.
Stopping down to f/4, and the shading in the corners had gone.
Again, with curvilinear distortion correction turned off in the camera, some pincushion distortion is present.
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The 24mm f/1.7 lens offers that detail when you really need it.
You want an easy lifeA small, light lens.
Put it on your camera and just shoot away.
You cant shoot wildlife with it unless you go to a zoo or farm.
Stick to a telephoto zoom instead.
Image of a brick wall taken with the Nikkor Z DX 24mm f/1.7 lens to show vignetting(Image credit: Future)
Image of a brick wall taken with the Nikkor Z DX 24mm f/1.7 lens to show vignetting correction(Image credit: Future)
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