Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF Autofocus Nikkor Zoom Lens
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: NikonModel: 2143
Product features:
- Ultra-compact, lightweight G-type 7.1x zoom lens with 62mm filter attachment size
- Shortest closest focusing distance of any 28-200mm lens: 1.3 feet at 200mm
- Three aspherical lenses and three ED glass elements for higher optical performance
- Seven-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
- Nikon D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes
- Lowepro Lens Case 1 (Black)
- Tiffen 62mm Lens Kit includes Digital Ultra Clear Filter, plus Circular Polarizer Filter and Accessory Wrap
- Lowepro Lens Case 1S (Black)
Digital camera reviews of Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF Autofocus Nikkor Zoom Lens
Digital camera Review: The Third Choice
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want to get an ultra zoom, which despite their problems in quality arr useful if you want to carry only one lens, most people's first choice is the Nikon 18-200mm; if you can find one and afford it. The second is Tamron's 18-250mm lens. The last is one of the 28-200mm (Don't touch the 28-300mm lenses) like these. This Nikon is by far the best.
The reason why they're 28-200mm is because they were intended for film; where 28mm was a wide angle. For digital, with the automatic cropping because of the small sensor size, 28mm is at best normal. You will miss the 18-28mm range, so it's best to either have the cheap 18-55mm handy or get a 12-24mm if you can afford it.
This lens does gives good pictures, with barrel distortion at the wide end and occasional low contrast pictures where the back light overpowers the image, a problem I've seen in several ultrazooms. However, for most shooting conditions it gives what you need.
The only real limitation to this lens is the zoom motor, it's the old style drive gear using the camera's internal motor. It's slow, somewhat noisy like a small can opener, and D40 owners are out of luck. The lens won't work on this camera.
Summary of Nikon 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED IF Autofocus Nikkor Zoom Lens
Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:New Nikkor cosmetic design;3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements for minimized chromatic aberration;3 Aspherical lens element for low distortion;Rounded diaphragm to make out-of-focus elements appear more natural;G Type DX Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon SLR models where aperture is controlled from body;Nikon D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes;High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior color reproduction and minimizes ghost and flare;Fully Compatible with D1X, D1H, D100, F5, F100, N80, N75, N65 and N55;World's lightest 28-200mm lens;Shortest closest focusing distance (1.3 ft at 200mm) of any 28-200mm lens;Internal focusing for smoother focusing and better body balance.Accessories
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