Nikon AF Nikkor 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5

Nikon Nikkor AF D 28-80 mm F/3.5-5.6 AF-D Lens. The Nikon Nikkor AF 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 D lens is Nikon's best kept secret, in terms of sharpness, contrast, vividness, and saturation, or overall image quality. It's been a kit lens since its inception, but do not underestimate its look, feel, weight, and plastic-construction. Yes, it's lightweight, plastic-made, but it delivers devastating (humorously speaking) blows to any opponents of its genres. In fact, most of Nikon Nikkor's higher-end lenses, which cost 10 times, as much, or more, have nothing on it, in terms of image quality. Once you try it out, you will be hooked. The lens is so awesome that, I often shoot weddings with it, particularly during the receptions. Those who don't really know its powers, simply dismissed it, based on look, weight, and feel. Actually, I love the look, feel, and weight. The focusing speed is fairly fast, and you also get very close-focus distancing, which will surprise you. If you're traveling, it's a must-have to carry, especially for its weight. This lens is RIDICULOUSLY sharp! This mighty lens has been produced in several variations, with the latest, being the "AF-G" type, which comes in all-black, or black and gray. I prefer the older AF-D version, with the aperture ring, along with the larger focus ring. I'm a semi-Pro Photographer, I do various genres of photography, and it's always in my bag. No matter where you get one, it's always affordable. I have three of this magic lens, poised to buy a fourth one, as we speak. I'm sure it's a matter of time before they become highly sought-after, rare to find, especially in (NM) near mint condition. Nowadays, you can easily get one here on eBay for about $60-$80, ranging from excellent to near mint condition. After you read this review, I'm sure you'll grab, as many, as possible, save them for whenever they become rarities. You will be the owner of a real gem of a lens. Do not count on Nikon to inform you that, this lens is magic, or one of the best it's ever produced, and the reason is simple: "They want you to keep buying their more expensive, higher-end lenses, so they can make more money." Oops, did I just let the SECRET out?Read full review

"Crappy" little lens? Not! This thing is all plastic, including the mount. You might think that's a problem, but really it's a benefit because the result is an extremely light lens. I have had no durability problems, but I am admittedly very careful with my equipment. I use it on a D610 for indoor basketball, family activities and more. The 28-80 range is handy for getting the right shot and the images are sharp. You can spend a lot more money to get a midrange zoom lens, but if you are shooting a Nikon that does not require AF-S to autofocus, this little gem is a no-brainier.

all plastic construction on the outside with good glass on the inside this is one of those lenses that contains 8 elements of fine Nikon glass shrouded in an all plastic container. It costs less, weighs less but performs well. There is no internal motor in the lens for focusing so your camera must have a built in motor of it's own which eliminates all of the new entry level Nikon DSLR's.