The KING of Kit Lenses!

Today we are talking about the kit lens (Nikon 24-120mm f4) for the Nikon d780 and why I consider it to be the king of kit lenses!

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[anthonytang]

Glued to my D800. Underrated, I’ve used for travel, weddings, long exposure night photos and I’m really impressed with it. On my Z6 I’ve shot 1/2 sec handheld shots with it no problem.

[jondoeslifestuff]

Yeah man, love this lens when I got my D750 back in the day. Never understood why people didn't like it. It does exactly what you tell it to do!
Good stuff my dude.

[BlahLukas]

Definitely my favorite kit lens I've had. I got it with the D750 on a sale and have been so happy with it since!

[joshzaring]

Dude, back whenI was Nikon shooter I used 24-120 f/4 lens so much. Very sharp, and between 100-120mm close up you can actually get nice bokeh for a portrait. Wasn’t my first choice for portraits, but for an all around lens it was excellent.

[chrisjordan]

Started watching you, went from a d7100 to an d810 (then you went d780!) with this lens (second hand) and absolutely love it. It is what it is but boy is it good at it.

[edc]

Great video. I used to have this lens but got the Sigma 24-105 f4 and I personally found it to be sharper although it is a heavy beast! My usual walk around lens is the Nikon 24-85 lens, probably one of the sharpest mid range zooms out there although it has a variable aperture.

[billrympalski]

Just came across this video. I have the D850 and the kit lens is absolutely fine for me. It’s always the first lens I use and like you said covers 80%+ of everything I do.

[Richytextex]

I don’t use any of the gear you use but for the past few years up to now I keep on watching every video you put up because you show the joy and beauty of photography.

[connorrothgeb]

Got a used 24-120mm for $450 as my first full-frame lens, such good value for the money

[GaryInSoCal]

This is a great lens. Shot a few dozen weddings with it on my D750... all clients were happy... sharp images with strong contrast... effective VR... I strongly recommend it.

[cornman]

When I bought my D7 50 I bought the 24 x 120 with my camera I am very happy with it

[daxshell]

nice review. would love to see how this lens does on a z6. feels like a better option than the 24 - 70 f/4. I have a 24 - 70 f/2.8, but strongly considering selling it. originally i saw it as the most flexible of all lenses, but the more i use it, the more i see it as the compromise of all lenses. the IQ is not as good as prime. In low light, i am probably switching to a prime anyway. The f2.8 might offer better depth of field than an f/4, but 120 f/4 will give the same bokeh as 70 f/2.3, and a more flattering perspective for portraits. Unless you are shooting events/portraits, I'm seeing this as a better option than 24 70 f2.8

[rafski]

I got mine in Taiwan for around US$400 at a used lens store. Love it for day street photos and travel. For night I use the Tamron 24-70 f2.8, but that one is really heavy and much prefer this f4 lens for day use, it's half the weight and built to take a beating.

[stylemoodcorner]

Omg You are soo gifted! This movie is AMAZING!

[artsilva]

Glad you posted this. I am thinking of going back to Nikon and was wondering about this lens. I want the D850 for specific reasons but this D780 w/the 24-120mm F4 deal for everything else I shoot looks pretty attractive for those of us looking to keep our camera bags light.

[TheGersh]

I’m torn right now. I shoot with a D810 and borrowed this lens from a friend. Been shooting with it for about a month. I have to return it today and debating on buying it now. I actually got some pretty good low light results with it. My alternative is the Nikon 28-300 f/5.6. Both are good walk about lenses.

[matthewzagorski]

I actually just bought it for product shoots and wedding ceremonies. Nothing compares.

[kiremarinceski]

I got this lens 2014 when Nikon d750 came out . I love using on my d750 and d810 for landscape and travel photography. Sometimes for fun when I go hiking and I don’t want to carry full frame camera and 70-200 2.8 lens, I m using on my Nikon zfc with the F to Z adapter witch is around 180mm with the asp sensor 😊.

[MarkvanVaals]

Agreed 500 is a good price for this lens. But the Tamron 24-70mm 2.8 G2 is pretty much the same size and price (if bought separate) and a much better lens with crazy good stabilization (great for video) you should rent it to see what you think.

[BenjaminKanarek]

i love this lens. I used it exclusively in the studio for an ELLE cover and inside Haute Couture story. Brilliant lens and very sharp even wide open.