Nikon Nikkor AF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 D Lens
The Nikon 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 D is a 28–70mm f/3.5 lens designed for Nikon F mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon Nikkor AF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 D Lens
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Lens Overview — Nikon 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 D
Key Features — Nikon 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 D
28-70mm Zoom Range: Covers wide-angle through short telephoto in a single lens, making it a practical everyday optic for travel, portraits, and general photography.
f/3.5-4.5 Maximum Aperture: Opens to f/3.5 at the wide end, providing reasonable light-gathering capability across the zoom range.
Nikon F Mount: Compatible with the full range of Nikon F-mount DSLR bodies, including both film and digital cameras.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a full 35mm image circle, making it suitable for use on both full-frame and APS-C Nikon DSLRs.
D-Type Lens: Communicates subject distance information to compatible Nikon bodies, improving exposure accuracy with 3D Matrix Metering and flash.
Auto and Manual Focus: Supports both autofocus and manual focus operation, giving shooters flexibility to switch modes as the situation requires.
Lens Specifications — Nikon 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 D
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Landscape, Travel, Street |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 28–70mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 52mm |
Description — Nikon 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 D
The Nikon Nikkor AF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 D is a full-frame compatible standard zoom lens designed for Nikon F-mount DSLR cameras. Spanning a focal length range of 28mm to 70mm, it delivers a practical zoom span covering wide-angle through short telephoto perspectives. The lens opens to a maximum aperture of f/3.5 at 28mm, with the aperture stepping down to f/4.5 at the 70mm end.
Both autofocus and manual focus modes are supported, giving photographers control over how they acquire focus depending on their subject or shooting style. A 52mm filter thread allows easy attachment of a wide variety of standard photographic filters. Weighing in at 420 grams, the lens is reasonably compact for a full-frame zoom.
It's worth noting that no image stabilization is included, so users will rely on their shooting technique or camera-side stabilization where available. The D-type designation indicates the lens communicates focus distance data to compatible Nikon bodies.
Pros — Nikon 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 D
- ✓Full-frame coverage on Nikon F-mount DSLRs, confirmed by lensFormat: Full Frame
- ✓Versatile 28–70mm focal length range covers wide-angle to short telephoto in one lens
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/3.5 at the wide end offers reasonable light gathering for a zoom
Cons — Nikon 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 D
- ✗No image stabilization (imageStabilization: None), which may challenge handheld shooting in low light
- ✗Variable maximum aperture (f/3.5–4.5) means light gathering decreases as you zoom in
- ✗Minimum focal length of 28mm offers a moderately wide angle but not ultra-wide coverage
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