Nikon AF Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 D IF

Not Fancy But A Nice Lens You always expect a good product from Nikon/Nikkor and this AF lens holds up to the reputation of its manufacturer. Obviously, the lens is not that fast, but it does everything that it is designed to do very well (great example of functionality following form). The fit-and-finish characteristics meet Nikkor standards, and the overall operation of the lens is smooth in both automatic and manual focus modes. The "D" (distance) measuring capability integrated into the CPU makes this lens a great companion for cameras that have this function, and the lens optics help to produce excellent photographs. The focal length range from wide angle (28 mm) to medium zoom (105 mm) is convenient when you only want to haul around one piece of glass, and its weight is acceptable. Furthermore, the lens ergonomics are comfortable for average-size or large hands. Summarily, if you're looking for a good utility AF zoom lens, this one is worth considering.Read full review

Excellent carry-around lens on a budget This is a very useful all-purpose lens and a good bargain at under $200. It is an older design AF lens, not using the exotic glasses available today, but a perfectly serviceable addition to your kit. It will focus down to one-half lifesize, although a bit of fiddling with the zoom and focus settings is a prerequisite. It works well with film and FX Digital format cameras and, of course, with DX format cameras with their 1.5x crop factor. Just be sure yours will take screw-drive AF.Good bokeh in out-of-focus areas at all focus distances makes it a winner, as well as its minimum distortion levels. Color rendition is very acceptable, as is its anti-flare properties.

Bridge Lens Love this focal range. A good copy will make sharp images. I labeled it a bridge lens, because I can use it on my auto focus bodies (D750, N75, N80, D7100) as well as my old manual focus body (FM). The lack of the fifth star is because it has no Vibration Reduction.