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You always expect a good product from Nikon/Nikkor and this AF lens holds up to the reputation of its manufacturer. Obviously, the lens is not that fast, but it does everything that it is designed to do very well (great example of functionality following form). The fit-and-finish characteristics meet Nikkor standards, and the overall operation of the lens is smooth in both automatic and manual focus modes. The "D" (distance) measuring capability integrated into the CPU makes this lens a great companion for cameras that have this function, and the lens optics help to produce excellent photographs. The focal length range from wide angle (28 mm) to medium zoom (105 mm) is convenient when you only want to haul around one piece of glass, and its weight is acceptable. Furthermore, the lens ergonomics are comfortable for average-size or large hands. Summarily, if you're looking for a good utility AF zoom lens, this one is worth considering.Read full review
This is a very useful all-purpose lens and a good bargain at under $200. It is an older design AF lens, not using the exotic glasses available today, but a perfectly serviceable addition to your kit. It will focus down to one-half lifesize, although a bit of fiddling with the zoom and focus settings is a prerequisite. It works well with film and FX Digital format cameras and, of course, with DX format cameras with their 1.5x crop factor. Just be sure yours will take screw-drive AF.Good bokeh in out-of-focus areas at all focus distances makes it a winner, as well as its minimum distortion levels. Color rendition is very acceptable, as is its anti-flare properties.
Love this focal range. A good copy will make sharp images. I labeled it a bridge lens, because I can use it on my auto focus bodies (D750, N75, N80, D7100) as well as my old manual focus body (FM). The lack of the fifth star is because it has no Vibration Reduction.
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Typical of the AF-D lenses in construction, mostly high grade plastic, but is surprisingly sharp wide open. Short throw of the focusing ring makes manual focus somewhat more difficult but the AF works very well. Would give it five stars if it had more metal in the lens body and the focusing ring had more throw but these are minor issues. I am very happy with my copy.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I've had this lens for a couple years at least and used it for my first "all digital" trip recently to Italy where - although I had a 70-300 and a wide angle in my kit with me, this lens pretty much rode my D200 the whole time and I got some great "general" shots and some perfect "pro" shots. focus nit: It focuses "ok" - there are times I wished it focused faster, especially in low light where you may find more AF hunting going on (but maybe not more-so than other AF lenses (not counting the newer AF-S verions)). Usually once locked in, I can take several shots without it re-focusing. Some changes in focus groups or focus points usually fix AF-hunting aberrations for me, however. aperature nit: Yes, it only opens to 3.5 and in a perfect world, this focal range with a 2.8 would be ideal, but I'm sure the cost would far outweigh the benefit. Throw on a flash or use your speedlight for anything inside 12 feet in a dark area and this lens rocks. I bought this full price and think it was well worth it and when I'm travelling now and don't know what I'll find on the way, this is the lens I leave on my camera to grab for a fast shot when needed.Read full review
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