Quick answer
The Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AI-S is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens covering 28-85mm 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
This 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 standard zoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AI-S specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 28-85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 11 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.8 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 510 g
- Length
- 89 mm
- Diameter
- 67 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AI-S?
At 28-85mm this is a wide-angle to short telephoto zoom, 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 | 28–85mm | 23.9–65.5° | 28.6–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–128mm | 16.1–46.4° | 19.3–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AI-S use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AI-S?
It zooms across 28-85mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to short telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-85mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42–128mm on full frame, with a 16.1–46.4° horizontal and 19.3–54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AI-S 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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