- 6 elements in 6 groups
- Nikon F bayonet mount
- Zoom range covers wide-angle to moderate telephoto focal lengths
- Includes lens cap
- 58mm filter size
Product Description
Zoom lens that fits all Nikon SLR cameras but optimized for autofocus models / 58mm filter size
Pork Chop Kid @ 5:27 am
This is what I condsider my “base” lens. If I grab my D50 and run out the door with just one lens, this is it. Most of my picture taking happens with this lens. Picture quality has been very acceptable. This is not a macro lens but I have been able to get closer to things than I expected. The lens is small, light, and focus is fast and precise. Well worth the low cost.
T. J. Yarbrough @ 8:01 am
This lens for its price is beyond expectation. Good clean sharp photos.
I use it for a portrait lens and carry it on my camera at all times.
This lens is as sharp as my Nikkor 18-70mm kit lens.
Stujoe @ 11:00 am
I use this lens with my N50 and N70 SLRs and get decent results. Not a perfect lens but good enough and a decent focal range for an SLR. Not near wide enough to use on my D50, though, as it starts off at 42mm eq.
C. Forrey @ 12:39 pm
This was bought as an exact replacement of the lens that came with my mom’s Nikon D50. Somehow, she or one of my sisters broke a piece off of the original to where it wouldn’t stay attached to the camera, so I found this lens for her. It isn’t the fastest, but the pictures are clear and crisp. 28-80mm is a good range for versatility at family functions or any situation where you need to take a lot of pictures in different settings and don’t have time to be changing out lenses. It’s definitely worth the $60 (including shipping), unless you’re doing some high end professional jobs, or if you just have that discerning eye, in which case you wouldn’t be reading this post anyway, you would have skipped this lens altogether. All in all, for what it is, it’s definitely worth the money. If you want something a little faster, look for an f/2.8 or smaller. When you see 2 numbers after the f/, that means it’s variable and you lose speed when you zoom in on something. A highly recommended lens, in my opinion, is the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8. It’s a fixed lens, meaning you can’t zoom, but you can capture some beautiful images once you get used to it.
1st Still Productions @ 1:38 pm
Have worked with Nikon Nikkor lenses for many years; this lense is awesome. If you are looking for professional results, then this is the “glass” for you. Excellent for portraits; just about any photography event you’re tasked to fulfill. Cherish it and keep it well maintained by having it professionally serviced/cleaned on a regular basis. Truly a versatile Nikon lense.