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Quick answer
The Nikon AF Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED is a wide-angle to telephoto superzoom lens covering 28-200mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 superzoom lens, the Nikon AF Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Nikon AF Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 28-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Superzoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2003
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 11 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.85 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 360 g
- Length
- 71 mm
- Diameter
- 69.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED?
At 28-200mm this is a wide-angle to telephoto superzoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28–200mm | 10.3–65.5° | 12.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–300mm | 6.9–46.4° | 8.2–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AF Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED?
It zooms across 28-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon AF Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Nikon AF Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–46.4° horizontal and 8.2–54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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