Nikon’s new AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED is Nikon’s answer (after many years) to Canon’s lock on f/1.4 at 24mm. Like Canon’s EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM, the Nikon lens goes to great pains to maximize image quality, with the excellent Nano Crystal Coat for reduced flare and better color rendition, ED lens elements for color aberration correction, and aspheric elements to correct other aberrations.

My biggest disappointment with the new Nikon 24/1.4 is that it is a “G” lens, which means that it cannot be used on Canon with a mechanical lens adapter, thus reducing its versatility for those of use with more than one brand.

The AF-S Nikkor 24/1.4G ED will be available in late February 2010.