Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 G ED Autofocus APS-C Lens, Black {77}

Nikon's 10-24mm DX ultra-wide zoom built for serious wide-angle work.

On a DX-format Nikon body, this lens covers a 15-36mm equivalent range with a maximum field of view of 109 degrees at the wide end. That's enough angle to fit a cathedral interior, a sweeping ridgeline, or a cramped apartment kitchen into a single frame without stitching. The optical formula runs 14 elements across 9 groups, including two ED glass elements that keep chromatic aberration in check even in high-contrast scenes, and three aspherical elements that manage coma and distortion at wide apertures. Nikon's Super Integrated Coating does real work here, shooting into the light stays clean, with flare and ghosting kept to a minimum.

The Silent Wave Motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus with full-time manual override, which matters for video work where motor noise is a genuine problem. Internal focus means the barrel length stays fixed during focusing, so no front element rotation and no issues with polarizer alignment. Minimum focusing distance sits at 0.8 ft (0.24m), which lets you get close enough to a foreground subject to build depth and spatial tension into a composition. At 16.2 oz with a 77mm filter thread, it's a substantial piece of glass built to earn regular use.

Who It's For

Architecture and interior photographers working on DX bodies will get direct use from the 109-degree field of view and internal focus design, which keeps handling consistent when switching between tight and wide compositions. Landscape shooters who want genuine foreground-to-sky coverage without going full-frame will find the 10mm end practical than gimmicky. Street and documentary photographers shooting in confined urban spaces benefit from the close 0.24m minimum focus distance, which enables tight environmental framing. Travel photographers already in the Nikon F-mount ecosystem can add serious wide-angle reach without switching systems or investing in a full-frame body.

Key Features

• 10-24mm zoom with 109° maximum field of view on DX format
• 15-36mm equivalent focal range for ultra-wide to wide-angle work
• Silent Wave Motor autofocus with full-time manual override for video and stills
• Two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements for aberration control
• Nikon Super Integrated Coating reduces flare and ghosting in backlit scenes
• Internal focus design with fixed barrel length and 0.8 ft minimum focusing distance
• 14 elements across 9 groups with f/3.5-f/29 aperture range

FAQ

What's the equivalent focal length on an FX-format Nikon body?

This is a DX lens, so it only covers the crop sensor area on FX bodies and vignettes heavily or won't work at all depending on the camera. Use it on a D7200, D7500, D5600, or similar DX body where the 10-24mm becomes a true 15-36mm equivalent.

How close can you focus with this lens?

Minimum focusing distance is 0.8 ft (0.24m), which is close enough to build foreground-to-background depth in landscapes and interiors without resorting to extension tubes.

Does the barrel rotate during focus?

No. Internal focus design keeps the barrel length fixed, so your filter alignment stays put during autofocus and manual focus doesn't shift the front element.

Is autofocus quiet enough for video?

The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) was built for video work. Autofocus is fast and near-silent, with full-time manual override so you can rack focus by hand without switching modes.

How does this handle backlit shooting?

Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) suppresses flare and ghosting effectively in high-contrast light. Combined with the ED glass elements for reduced chromatic aberration, you get clean contrast and color even when shooting into the sun.

What filter size does it take?

77mm. Standard thread size, so you can move filters between this and other professional Nikon glass.

How much distortion should I expect at 10mm?

The optical formula uses three aspherical elements and two ED elements specifically to control distortion and coma across the zoom range. Straight lines stay reasonably straight even at the widest end, though some barrel distortion is inherent to ultra-wide zooms at 10mm.