Nikon's classic manual-ish 24mm wide-angle for F-mount — AF version of the legendary Nikkor 24mm design.
The Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 launched in 1986 as the autofocus version of Nikon's established 24mm design for the F-mount system. It provided a useful wide-angle perspective for landscape, architecture, and street photography on both film and early digital Nikon bodies.
Optically decent for its era — sharp in the centre from f/4 with moderate corner softness on full-frame. Some barrel distortion visible. Chromatic aberration present but manageable. AF is screw-driven from the camera body — will not autofocus on entry-level digital Nikons.
Nikon F mount with 52mm filter thread. Weighs approximately 270g. No VR stabilisation. Full-frame coverage. CRC (Close Range Correction) system improves close-up performance. Minimum focus distance 30cm. Metal construction — solid build.
Available used very cheaply. Body-drive AF means no AF on D3000/D5000 series. The AF-S 24mm f/1.4G and Z 24mm f/1.8 S are dramatically superior. Still useful as a manual-focus wide-angle on mirrorless via FTZ adapter. Compact and well-built for its age.