Nikon Nikkor AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED IF
The Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED IF is a 28–200mm f/3.5 lens designed for Nikon F mount cameras. Used copies start from $189.95 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon Nikkor AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED IF
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Lens Overview — Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED IF
Key Features — Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED IF
28-200mm Zoom Range: A 7x zoom spanning wide-angle to telephoto covers a broad range of shooting scenarios without changing lenses.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed for full-frame Nikon F-mount DSLRs, though it also works on APS-C crop bodies.
ED Glass Element: Extra-low Dispersion glass reduces chromatic aberration for improved sharpness and color accuracy across the zoom range.
Internal Focus (IF): The lens focuses internally, meaning the barrel length does not change during focusing, improving balance and filter use.
Autofocus with Manual Override: Supports both AF and manual focus operation, giving shooters flexibility to switch modes as the situation demands.
420g Compact Build: At 420g, this is a notably lightweight optic for its 7x zoom range, making it a practical choice for travel photography.
Lens Specifications — Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED IF
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Landscape, Portrait |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 28–200mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 62mm |
Description — Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED IF
The Nikon Nikkor AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G is a full-frame zoom lens mounted on the Nikon F system, delivering a 28-200mm focal length range that handles everything from wide environmental shots to compressed telephoto framing. With a maximum aperture of f/3.5, it opens up reasonably well at the wide end, giving you some flexibility in varied lighting conditions. The lens supports both autofocus and manual focus, making it adaptable across different shooting styles and scenarios.
At 420g, it punches well above its weight in terms of range-to-portability ratio, making it an appealing travel companion. The 62mm filter thread is a common size, ensuring easy access to compatible filters. There is no image stabilization on this lens, so technique and shutter speed management will be important at longer focal lengths.
Built for full-frame DSLR cameras, it fits naturally into the Nikon F-mount ecosystem.
Pros — Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED IF
- ✓Wide 28-200mm focal length range (minFocalLength: 28, maxFocalLength: 200) covers wide-angle through telephoto in a single lens
- ✓Full-frame compatible (lensFormat: Full Frame), suitable for use on Nikon F-mount full-frame DSLRs
- ✓Lightweight at just 420g (weight.value: 420g) for a lens with this zoom range
Cons — Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED IF
- ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None), which can be limiting at 200mm or in low light
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/3.5 (maximumAperture: 3.5) will stop down further at longer focal lengths, reducing light intake
- ✗Single mount option (mount.lens: Nikon F only) limits use to Nikon F-mount cameras without an adapter
Videos — Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED IF
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