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    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR
    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR

    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR

    24–120mm · f/3.5–5.6

    Overview

    The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF VR is widely criticized for poor optical performance. It is described as "not sharp at any focal length or any aperture" (BestLightPhoto) and among "Nikon's 10 worst lenses of all time". Weaknesses include softness, vignetting at the long end, and slow aperture. The VR system is praised as excellent. Build quality is decent but uses average plastics. The lens suits casual family photographers who don't print large or those needing VR for handheld low-light shots.