debarshi_biswas Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Guys, Have any of you used this lens (Nikon 28-100 F/3.5-5.6 G AF Zoom Lens) before ? I was planning on buying a new Nikon SLR and a 28-105 zoom (Nikon - 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 D). The guy at the local Ritz shop told me that Nikon has come up with this new lens. Now, i am not sure which one to go for. Any advice to this effect would be very welcome. Also any info as to how the 28-100 stacks up against the 28-105, in real life performance would also be very helpful. Thanks. Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim schwaiger Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 The G series lack an aperture ring which means that you can't use them on manual focus bodies (and possibly some older Nikon AF bodies?). The G series also takes in about half the light at the 100mm end (1 stop less). The D lens is probably better (or less) glass. If you are taking snapshots, you may never notice the difference, but if you want great quality, the 28-105 D is probably worth the difference in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thidglance Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 This lens is pretty much nikons cheapest lens - there is a reason why. If you want a good standard lens here are my sugestions. 50mm F1.8 24-85mm AFS F3.5-F4.5 28-105mm which you are looking at is also very good. Personally I would choose the 24-85mm lens if it where me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael erlich Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Go with the 28-105 AFD. Sharp, good contrast, and very low distortion over the entire zoom range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hal_bissinger Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 If the guy at Ritz recommends the 28-100 G lens you should know right there that you want the 28-105 you were planning on. Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humanist Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 Probably you would actually notice the difference between the 28-100 and 28-105 even in 4x6 snapshots, unless you have a very bad lab. I confess I haven't used the 28-100, but I did use a lens in a similar class, the now-discontinued 28-80/3.5-5.6D, and now am the happy owner of the 28-105/3.5-4.5D. When using decent film & developing, there is a clearly noticeable difference in colour rendition, sharpness and general "snap" between the two, in favour of the 28-105. If you shoot mostly in bright sunlight at f/8 or f/11, the difference is probably minor, but for most other situations you'll be _much_ happier with the 28-105. So, IMHO the choice is fairly simple: if you cannot afford the better lens, the 28-100 will be "okay" and serve you well, but if it's within your price range the 28-105 is a _great_ all-around lens. Oh, and if you have some spare change after buying it, add a 50/1.8D for those low-light situations where the zoom will be too slow... Regards, //Kenneth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_klopman Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 I use this lens every day. It's pretty cheesy and plasticy, but the pictures are surprisingly good. I would have gone for the 24-85 if it was out at the time. The macro feature- at least on my lens- is unusable. Very poor images & a pain to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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