This is Nikon's fastest wide angle zoom - and is a perfect compliment to the 24-70mm / 70-200mm suite of lenses. It remains rectilinear even at the wide end, and Nikon's lens profiles help keep lines straight 

SPECS: 

Focal length: 14-24 mm

Maximum aperture: f/2.8

Minimum aperture: f/22

Lens construction: 14 elements in 11 groups (with 2 ED glass elements, 3 aspherical lenses and one Nano Crystal Coat)

Angle of view: 114° - 84° (90° - 61° with DX-format camera)

Minimum focus distance: 0.28 m/0.9 ft. (with focal length 18-24 mm)

Maximum reproduction ratio: 1/6.7

No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)

Diameter x length (extension from lens mount): Approx. 98 x 131.5 mm/3.9 x 5.2 in.

Weight: Approx. 1,000 g/35.3 oz.