Breakfast With Emma- Nikon 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5. AF-D on the D500

[ArthurDent]

Here are a couple of shots I took with the 28-105 on the D500. I thought they came out very well. 1/125 sec. f/4.5 at 105mm, ISO 4000, Exposure comp -0.7EV

[ArthurDent]

Here's another: (1/125 sec., f/3.5 at 32 mm, ISO 3200, exposure comp. -0.7EV)

[ArthurDent]

One more: (1/125 sec., f/3.5 at 32 mm, ISO 3200, exposure comp. -0.7EV)

[chambeshi]

It is an excellent lens, especially considering the money one pays (~100 quid Used and often less). The Macro function is very useful and works well

here's one at f8, ISO 400 on D7200:

[Akira]

Arthur, these are priceless moments, regardless of which lens you used.

[ArthurDent]

It is an excellent lens, especially considering the money one pays (~100 quid Used and often less). The Macro function is very useful and works well

here's one at f8, ISO 400 on D7200:

Nice capture! I haven't tried the macro function, but I'm thinking about leaving the lens on the camera to replace the 35-70 f/2.8, so the macro function may get some use.

[ArthurDent]

Arthur, these are priceless moments, regardless of which lens you used.

Yes, she's 2 years and 10 months old, so changing every day. That's the magic of photography, it helps us to preserve those instants in time which would otherwise fade from memory too soon, pressed out of mind by the rush of our everyday affairs.

[Nasos Kosmas]

I  have  got this lens and I used it from the late film and early digital days
It combines a useful range plus macro
Can you show us any photo on FF to see the rendering in daylight?
thank you

[ArthurDent]

The following 3 images were taken this afternoon within a few minutes of each other. All are at ISO 100 and 85mm. Camera set to vivid, no exposure compensation, no post processing. First is 1/800 at f/7.1, second 1/1000 at f/6.3 and last 1/1600 at f/5. Focus point in all three is the large cylinder at the top of the cone.

[ArthurDent]

2nd image

[ArthurDent]

3rd image:

[Thomas G]

I used this lens a lot on the D700. Still own one but not so much usage on the Df.
I see that it has it's merits, may need to take it out again.

[David H. Hartman]

I had two of these. The first didn't report the focal length correctly. The second was fine. If you get a good copy they are a pretty nice lens. I do note that the zoom tended to bind some when zooming near the wide end. The specified lens hood looks like a funnel. There is an alternate hood that many use. It fits perfectly but offers less protection from stray light. I'll list the model number when I find it.

I needed a replacement for my AF35-70/2.8D and tried the AF28-70/3.5-4.4D and AF 35-105/3.5-4.5D ( only the D version has an aspheric element) as well as the AF 28-105/3.5-4.5D. I liked the first two so I kept both but needing money I sold the 28-105. I kept the hood in case I someday buy another.

I believe all three of these lenses have a single hybrid aspheric element and offer a nice performance for there humble design. I think all three were kit lenses to film cameras like the F100.

They may not have the bite of some recent lenses and don't have nano coatings but I'm pleased with the performance on my D800.

Hope this helps,

Dave Hartman

[ArthurDent]

Even at a bad exposure, 1/400 sec., f/29 and ISO 900, you still get a pretty decent image:

[David H. Hartman]

Even at a bad exposure, 1/400 sec., f/29 and ISO 900, you still get a pretty decent image:

Someone correct me if I'm wrong: I. Believe that's due to a hybrid aspheric element. Myself I rarely stop down below f/11 on an FX or 35mm camera due to diffraction. Also light that brings out texture or edges of light to dark makes an image look sharp.

Dave

Truth in advertising: I didn't notice f/29 until after I press the button to post.