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The Nikon AF-Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D IF Macro is an exceptionally practical and versatile mid-range standard zoom lens designed for full-frame (FX) Nikon F-mount cameras. Originally introduced in late 1998 as the successor to popular classic zooms, this lens is highly regarded for combining a broad, flexible focal spectrum with a dedicated 1:2 macro mode. Its ability to seamlessly transition from sweeping wide-angle landscapes to intimate portraits and high-impact close-ups makes it an ultimate all-in-one companion for travel, documentary, and daily walkaround photography.
Versatile Focal Range & Dedicated 1:2 Macro Mode
All-In-One Zoom Matrix: Covers a highly practical 28-105mm focal range, allowing you to reframe instantly from vast landscapes and group photos to compressed head-and-shoulder portraits without ever needing to swap lenses.
True 1:2 Macro Reproduction: When positioned anywhere between the 50mm and 105mm focal settings, a physical macro switch can be engaged to unlock an impressive 1:2 half-life-size reproduction ratio. This enables you to fill the frame with small subjects—like flowers, collectibles, or close-up textures—without needing specialized macro equipment.
Internal Focusing (IF) Design: Built with an internal focusing mechanism, meaning the physical length of the lens barrel does not extend, and the front filter ring does not rotate during focus adjustments. This ensures consistent handling and makes it ideal for use with circular polarizers.
Strong Optical Performance & Anti-Reflective Coatings
Hybrid Aspherical Correction: Incorporates a specialized hybrid-type aspherical lens element within its optical formula to aggressively minimize geometric distortions and spherical aberrations, maintaining crisp resolution across the zoom range.
Super Integrated Coating (SIC): Glass surfaces feature Nikon’s multi-layered SIC anti-reflective treatment. This advanced coating prevents internal lens flare and ghosting, maintaining rich color saturation and high contrast when working in bright or backlit environments.
Traditional D-Type Styling & Mechanical Architecture
Integrated “D” Distance Chip: Features a built-in micro-encoder that transmits precise subject-to-camera distance metadata back to compatible camera bodies. This hardware communication significantly optimizes 3D Matrix Metering accuracy and ensures highly balanced TTL flash exposures.
Tactile Mechanical Aperture Ring: Outfitted with a physical aperture control ring on the barrel, offering native backward compatibility with a broad range of vintage manual-focus Nikon 35mm film cameras. For modern DSLRs, simply lock the ring at minimum aperture (f/22) to control the f-stop via the camera’s command dials.
Universal 62mm Filter Interface: Designed with a popular 62mm front filter thread diameter, making it easy to share standard protective UV filters or creative long-exposure glass across your kit.
AUTOFOCUS COMPATIBILITY WARNING
This lens utilizes a traditional mechanical screw-drive AF linkage.
Full Autofocus Support: Autofocus functions perfectly on Nikon DSLRs equipped with a built-in focus motor (such as the D90, D7000-series, D300, D500, D600, D750, D850, and all pro-series digital bodies).
Manual Focus Only: Autofocus is not supported on entry-level DSLRs lacking an internal focus motor (such as the D40, D60, D3000-series, and D5000-series). On those bodies, the lens can be operated strictly via its manual focus ring.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length Range: 28-105mm (42-157.5mm Equivalent on DX Sensors)
Aperture Range: f/3.5-4.5 to f/22-28
Lens Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount (AF / D-Type Interface)
Sensor Coverage: Full-Frame FX Format (DX Format Compatible)
Filter Thread Diameter: 62mm
Macro Reproduction Ratio: 1:2 (Half-Life-Size, engaged between 50-105mm)
Lens Optical Formula: 16 Elements in 12 Groups
Compatible Accessories: Nikon HB-18 Lens Hood (Separately Available)
Weight: Approx. 16.0 oz (455 grams)
