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Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor

Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor
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10 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews of Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

On average, users rate this product 78/100.

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor Review Round-Up

 

Remarkable lens at a low price. Even close focusing is good, but stop lens down to f/11 and beyond for superior corner sharpness at 80mm. READ FULL REVIEW

Apr, 2009

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor review by libertinephotography

 

For the price, it is a good, walking around lens. I actually use it on my N80 or N6006 with B/W film, and the images are pretty acceptable. On my D50 or D300, or with color film, I have gotten very mixed results. Skip it, unless you just want...

Inexpensive zoom, Good focal range

Some vignetting, Some flares

Aug, 2008

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor review by wijnands

 

I've had a copy of this lens and got rid of it to stay with my D version 28-80. If you are in the market for a 28-80 budget zoom see if you can't find a used D-version in good condition.

Lot of sharpness in a little package. Good portrait zoom on a digital body

build quality, not as good as the D version

Feb, 2007

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor review by Fiver

 

This lens came together with my Nikon F60 about 7 years ago. The lens is constructed from 8 elements in 8 groups and has a rounded 7-bladed diaphragm which can be stopped down from f/3.5 to f/22. Despite its plastic construction this lightweight lens...

Cheap versatile mid-zoom lens

Bit slow - rotating front element

Jan, 2007

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor review by gnip

 

High rating due to the "Bang for the Buck" factor. You get a NIKON LENS for less than the cost of most off brand manufactures. I paid less because I choose the grey market option from a New York distributor.

Low cost, "G" type lens works with Nikon metering system and comand dial

Cheap feel, loud motor during focus

Dec, 2006

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor review by dhcn50

 

Image quality with this lens is excellent. Unbelieveable for the price. I do not miss the 27 to 42 range even though I have the 18 - 55 lens. I much prefer the 28 - 80 lens. Way better images. There are reviews out on the Web rating this lens very...

Lighweight, compact and portable. Very sharp photos. Effective range on the D50 is 42 to 120 a very useful range

None

Dec, 2006

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor review by danwatson

 

This lens came included in the D50 kit I purchased from Costco. The lens is constructed of lightweight plastic and the zoom ring is smooth, but the overall build is not up to the standards of other midrange zooms such as the 18-70 DX. Focusing is...

Cheap, Lightweight Zoom

Average overall performance

Dec, 2006

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor review by nohm

 

Although this lens is made from plastic and feels like a toy, I would consider this a respectable piece of glass. For what it's worth (as a budget lens), the lens offers acceptable contrast and color with minimal chromatic aberration.

Nov, 2006

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor review by OldRedFox

 

I was suprised how sharp and detailed images were using this lens on a D50. In many ways the IQ is the equal of the 18-70 - but on an APS sensor the 28 wide end is not wide enough. Also, the lens is fairly slow reacting. Those issues aside, the...

Far better IQ than you'd think

Slow

Nov, 2006

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G AF Nikkor review by Rene GM

 

This is a low budget lense, you should get for less than 100$. You get the usual nowadays plastic lense, but I did not have a problem with build quality yet.

Good, better than average image quality

Starts at 28mm, AF on the slower side, starts at 3.5

Nov, 2006

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