Used Nikon AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
- 28-85mm
- Zoom
- Nikon F Mount
£49 Sold
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateCosmetic signs of use, with some marks on the front element. some haze towards the central element group.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 6 months
- In the box
- caps
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The details
At a glance: 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 FX standard zoom with macro mode - early Nikon AF, screw-drive, full-frame coverage.
About this lens
The Nikon AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 is one of Nikon's early autofocus standard zooms, released in 1986 alongside the first F-mount AF bodies. Covers a useful wide-to-short-telephoto range on full-frame Nikon, with macro focusing mode at the long end.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | Screw-drive AF (requires body with AF motor) |
|---|---|
| Image stabilisation | No |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.80m (0.27m in macro mode) |
| Filter thread | 62mm |
| Weight | 525g |
| Construction | Metal mount, macro focusing at 85mm |
Works with
- Nikon F-mount full-frame DSLRs with built-in AF motor (D750, D780, D810, D850, D6 and older pro bodies)
- Nikon F-mount APS-C DSLRs with AF motor (D500, D7x00 series)
- Nikon Z mirrorless via FTZ/FTZ II adapter - manual focus only
- Not autofocusing on entry-level Nikons (D3xxx / D5xxx) - no in-body AF motor
Best for
A characterful early-AF zoom covering the classic 28-85mm standard range on full-frame. Includes a macro focusing mode at the 85mm end, useful for occasional close-up work. Because it uses screw-drive AF, it requires a Nikon body with a built-in autofocus motor.
Frequently asked questions
Will it autofocus on entry-level Nikon DSLRs (D3xxx / D5xxx)?
No. This is a screw-drive AF lens and entry-level Nikon DSLRs don't have a built-in autofocus motor, so you'd be stuck with manual focus. For AF on those bodies you'd need an AF-S, AF-P or AF-I lens.
Does it do real macro?
It has a dedicated macro focusing mode at 85mm that enables close focusing down to about 0.27m. Not true 1:1 macro - roughly 1:4 reproduction - but useful for casual close-up work.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
No — this lens does not have image stabilisation.
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