Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8 G on Nikon D3X. For me, it was the first time working with a 24-70mm f/2.8 since those great years that I spent with my 24-70 G. While there are some aspects such as back Nikon's latest 60mm Micro lens replaces the old D version and adds a silent wave focusing motor, a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture, internal focusing and can be picked up for around £365. This lens With release of this lens, Nikon has structured an incomparable NIKKOR zoom lens system that also includes the current AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED and AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED for complete coverage of focal lengths from 14mm to 200mm with support for a maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the entire range. Identity Plate: Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR. Name: Nikon calls this the Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED-IF. AF-S and SWM: Silent Wave Autofocus Motor. VR: Vibration Reduction, for shooting still subjects without a tripod. G: Gelded, meaning the aperture ring was omitted to save cost. Won't work on manual focus cameras. ED: Extra-low Compare Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f 2.8G ED Lens vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f 2.8E ED VR Lens vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f 1.8G ED Lens vs Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f 2.8-4E ED VR Lens The Z lens is also more compact, and sharper, than the AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 G ED F-mount lens, which can be found for under $1,500. Nikon also has the $1,900 AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED e4bu9.