Quick answer
The 1999 'gold ring' professional zoom with f/2.8 and ED glass. It weighs about 935g.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Solid metal build
- Silent Wave Motor
Cons
- No VR
- Heavy at 935g
- No wide 24mm end
Verdict
A rugged pro workhorse, now superseded by the 24-70mm f/2.8G.
About this lens
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED: a fast standard zoom lens with a 28-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 28-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1999
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 11 groups
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.5 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 935 g
- Length
- 121.5 mm
- Diameter
- 88.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED?
- Weddings
- Photojournalism
- Low-light events
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 28–70mm | 28.8–65.5° | 34.3–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–105mm | 19.5–46.4° | 23.3–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikon AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D full frame?
Yes, it covers FX. It also works on DX, where it frames like roughly a 42-105mm lens.
Does it work on Z cameras?
Yes, through the FTZ adapter, with autofocus working. It is an AF-S lens with its own motor.
What replaced it?
The AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED replaced it in 2007. It added a wider 24mm end and a newer optical design.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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