Cheap FX Walk-Around Lens: AF Zoom-NIKKOR 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D IF

Eduard

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Moving to FX, one minor concern was the occasional need for a general use or walk-around lens. When I had my D300, the NIKKOR 18-200 filled this niche nicely. I had read reviews on Fred Miranda and SLR Gear and a discussion on Flickr regarding the AF Zoom-NIKKOR 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 IF. I did a little more research and thought it had a great focal length and was pretty darn small and light. The lens also has the ability to shoot macro. When I realized I could pick a used copy up for around US$100, I figured what the heck, why not?

I received the lens yesterday. Due to all of the snow and low dull light, I've only had an opportunity to try it out inside with high ISO (6400). I took a couple images of my wife's Valentine's Day flowers to play around with the macro feature. I've included a couple sample images below. The lens reminds me of the very underrated NIKKOR 18-70 that was included with the D70s.

For the price and convenience, I'm very happy to add this to my kit.

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Mike D90

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Moving to FX, one minor concern was the occasional need for a general use or walk-around lens. When I had my D300, the NIKKOR 18-200 filled this niche nicely. I had read reviews on Fred Miranda and SLR Gear and a discussion on Flickr regarding the AF Zoom-NIKKOR 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 IF. I did a little more research and thought it had a great focal length and was pretty darn small and light. The lens also has the ability to shoot macro. When I realized I could pick a used copy up for around US$100, I figured what the heck, why not?

I received the lens yesterday. Due to all of the snow and low dull light, I've only had an opportunity to try it out inside with high ISO (6400). I took a couple images of my wife's Valentine's Day flowers to play around with the macro feature. I've included a couple sample images below. The lens reminds me of the very underrated NIKKOR 18-70 that was included with the D70s.

For the price and convenience, I'm very happy to add this to my kit.


If you got this off eBay you out bid me on it! I also have the 18-70mm D lens and it is very underrated. I love that lens.
 

gqtuazon

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Congrats Edward. I'm waiting for the 24-85mm kit lens myself just to have a lighter option. This will probably be my lightest zoom lens followed by the 16-35mm f4.


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D12345678

Senior Member
28-105 d

Who else uses this lens and what are your thoughts? I enjoy the versatility of mine and the results aren't bad either. Although it's not pin sharp, when you factor in the combination of price, versatility and performance, it's hard to beat!

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Mike D90

Senior Member
Re: 28-105 d

I have it and have used it a few times in the weeks since I got it. Haven't been doing much lately. What I did get with it I was very happy with the quality.

I have not done any landscapes with it yet.


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480sparky

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Re: 28-105 d

I used to have one, but didn't care for the 105mm end of it. I needed something longer for street shooting, so I got the 28-200 instead.
 

D12345678

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Re: 28-105 d

I've used it on FX and DX and actually like it more on DX. Got the best results at 105 around f11, which is no surprise.
 
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