The Nikon Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AF-S lens presents you with an excellent option for either amateur or professional picture taking. The figures f/3.5 to 4.5 refer to the maximum aperture of the Nikkor; the minimum is 22. Close-ups focused at 10 inches are possible with manual adjustments of the Sigma optics. With autofocus capabilities, any focal length can be applied down to 2.8 feet. Aperture can be controlled manually within the lens apparatus with macro mode. This is especially helpful when the Nikkor lens is used on cameras from manufacturers other than Nikon. This manual focus AF-S zoom lens takes a Nikon F AI-S camera mount. Attach the lens to film cameras that take 35mm film or modern digital models. The adapter enables attachment to many other popular brands of cameras. You will be able to put this Nikon lens to versatile uses. In addition to portraits, these Sigma lenses are dependable for landscape photography and macros. The fast focusing of the Sigma lenses produces excellent results for shooting street scenes.The focal length of the Nikon AF-S ranges from 28mm for wide-angle shots to 85mm for a zoom. The Nikkor has 15 Sigma glass elements that are placed in 11 groupings within the mechanism. Glass from Sigma has a strong reputation for longevity and image quality. This configuration will give you precision control of image capture. You can correct issues like distortion or chromatic aberration. This lens helps to provide for sharp and bright color quality, accurate focusing, contrast, and saturation balance in your photos. Distortion is limited at settings of 28mm and 50mm. Pincushion could appear at 70mm and 85mm, but filters in Photoshop will clean up any problems in digital images.A diaphragm of seven blades stops at f/22 through f/28 per the lengths of focal settings. Filters attach onto 62mm threads. At 18 ounces, these Nikon AF-S lenses feel a little heavier than modern equipment, which is an indication of the durability of this product. This lens can withstand storage and travel, plus the sturdy housing used in this item protects the precision glass created by Sigma. Standard accessories for the Nikon are a 62mm front cap, LF-1 rear cap, and a CL-33S hard case for additional protection.The length of the item is 3.5 inches, and its diameter measures 2.6 inches. Its size allows it to contain the precision Sigma glass pieces that deliver sharp photos. The dimensions of the AF-S enable a 3:1 zoom range that balances width with telephoto abilities. The Nikon AF-S has a picture angle of 74 through 85 degrees, depending on the chosen focus length. The product has two infrared compensation indexes.The manufacturer produced two versions of the Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5. Lenses built from 1986 to 1990 have the same interior equipment as ones made between 1990 and 1999. The only difference is that the first version has a plastic focus ring. The later version has a wider ring made of rubber.
  
Product Key Features
Mount
Nikon F
Focal Length
Zoom, 28-85mm
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5-4.5
Series
Nikon NIKKOR
Type
Wide Angle, Telephoto
Focus Type
Zoom, Manual
Dimensions
Weight
18 Oz
Additional Product Features
Aperture
F/3.5-4.5
Compatible Brand
Nikon
Min Aperture
22
Additional Tech Characteristics
Af
Diameter
2.6in.
Focal Length (mm)
28-85mm
Camera Type
SLR
Camera Technology
Digital
Product Line