Introduction
A big surprise when it was introduced, featuring ED-IF AF-S in a consumer lens, many thought this was just another plastic unusable lens. This lens actually works allot better then what it costs. Giving you sharp images, and featuring 1 ED element, IF and AF-S, for fast focusing.
Specifications
Lens Construction: 15 Elements in 12 groups (1 ED)
Picture Angle: 84 degrees 30 minutes-28 degrees 30 minutes (35mm format), 61 degrees-18 degrees 50 minutes (Nikon DX format)
Filter Size: 67mm.
Nikon Lens Hood: HB-28.
Included Accessories: HB-28 hood, 67mm lens cap, rear cap.
Size and weight: 2.9 x 2.9in, 14.3 oz (415 g).
Diaphragm: 7 Blades.
price from: $ discontinued, you can still get it @ B&H from: $ 289.95 USD
Manufacturers web site: www.nikon.com
Positives
- Sharp. Gives weary sharp images at all apertures.
- Cheap. Once again you can get good lenses for a reasonable buck.
- Features. you get all the bells and whistles on this lens, except VR
- Focus. Good AF speed.
Drawbacks
- DOF. No depth of field markings, seems to be standard these days, a bad standard IMO.
- G design. No aperture ring
- Build. when u zoom to 85mm the extension of the lens wobbles.
- Variable aperture. f/3.5-4.5
- Zoom and Focus. The zoom and focus ring are reversed on this lens.
Verdict
This lens is highly recommendable, It is a better lens on a FF camera then a DX, But still it is usable. Second hand you probably want to stay clear of this lens. Get one of these lenses new, and you get yourself a cheap but good lens. Only major drawback will be the variable aperture. |
