The Package
The 24-120mm VR comes in the standard flimsy champagne-gold Nikon box. The lens itself is protected by cardboard spacers though.
Inside, you will find these following items :
- Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens
- HB-25 bayonet-type hood
- 72mm lens cap
- Rear lens cap
- Manual
- Warranty information sheet
- Warranty card
Size Comparison
This lens is larger than the D70's kit lens - the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED. Although it's just a little wider, it quite a bit longer.
The difference in length is further accentuated when both lenses are fully zoomed out.
The petal-shaped hood of the 24-120mm VR is splayed out wider than the 18-70mm's hood, making the lens appear larger than it really is.
The AF-S VR 24-120mm's wider hood is also more susceptible to damage, even when it's reversed. So, you need to watch out or you will crack the hood.