Features:

• Ultra wide-angle AF-S zoom lens for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX and DX format image sensors
• Enhanced optical formulas render outstanding image integrity
• Focus as close as 10.8 inches at the 24mm setting
• Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra high-speed autofocusing
• Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet autofocusing without changing the length of the lens

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
The fast, wide-angle to medium telephoto AF-S zoom lens from Nikon is optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX (23.9 x 36mm) and DX-format image sensors, with focus as close as 10.8 inches at the 24 mm. setting. Enhanced optical formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color, render outstanding image integrity, while two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and PGM aspherical lenses futher control chromatic aberrations at even the widest aperture settings It has an exclusive Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity. The Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful, super-quiet operation, while the Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing without changing the length of the lens and M/A Focus Mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between Auto and Manual focus operation. With all these features, as well as an incredible resilience to dust, water and general wear and tear, the Nikon 14-24mmf/2.8G ED Lens is a welcome way to meet your telephotography needs. M/A Focus Mode switch enables quick response to changing situations between Auto and Manual focus operation Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and PGM aspherical lenses control chromatic aberrations and enhance the image even at the widest aperture settings Exclusive Nano Crystal Coat further reduces ghosting and flare.

Rating : - Great optics but not a good choice unless you have a specific need and are a pro.
This lens is extremely heavy. If you are not a professional photographer and want to carry a lens into the field for landscape shooting I recommend the
Af-S Nikkor 12-24mm 1:4G ED. It isn't as superb a lens but it is much lighter and more portable. I returned this lens because I could not handle that much extra weight when traveling. This lens however will work on a full frame camera. So if you own a D3 and are a pro (I am not) this may be a great choice for you. Or if you shoot film and you don't care about the weight this is a good choice because you will be able to use it on you film camera bodies.