Nikon AF NIKKOR 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 D Autofocus IF Lens {72} Not for use with N8008S

28-200mm F-mount superzoom covers wide to telephoto in one lens

The Nikon AF NIKKOR 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 D gives you a 28mm wide end for environmental portraits and interiors, then reaches out to 200mm for compressed backgrounds and distant subjects, all without swapping glass. The D-type designation means the lens communicates distance information to compatible Nikon bodies, feeding that data into the metering and flash exposure systems for more accurate results. Internal focus keeps the front element stationary during AF operations, so 72mm filters stay properly oriented, useful for polarizers and graduated NDs.

Autofocus is driven by the camera body's screw-drive motor, which means full AF performance on bodies with built-in focus motors. The f/3.5-5.6 aperture range is what you'd expect from a lens covering this focal range, workable in decent light and entirely reasonable stopped down a stop or two. For anyone shooting Nikon F-mount film bodies or older DSLRs, this is an one-lens solution that handles the bulk of everyday focal lengths without the bulk of a two-lens kit. That kind of range at a single price point represents real working value for F-mount shooters.

Who It's For

Travel photographers who want a single lens for an entire trip will find the 28-200mm range covers street scenes at the wide end and distant architecture or wildlife at 200mm without a bag full of primes. Film shooters running Nikon F-mount bodies get the D-type distance data for matrix metering. Event photographers working in varied conditions benefit from the internal focus mechanism keeping filter orientation consistent. Documentary and reportage shooters who need to move fast between wide environmental shots and tighter framing can do so without stopping to change lenses.

Key Features

• 28-200mm focal range covers wide to telephoto without lens changes
• D-type designation communicates distance data for accurate metering and flash
• Internal focus keeps front element stationary for filter orientation
• 72mm filter thread accepts polarizers and graduated NDs
• Autofocus driven by camera body screw-drive motor
• Nikon F-mount compatibility with film and digital bodies

FAQ

Does this lens work with autofocus on film bodies?

Yes, autofocus works on any Nikon F-mount body with a built-in screw-drive motor. Older manual-focus bodies won't autofocus, but you can still focus manually.

What's the D-type designation?

The D-type communicates distance information to compatible Nikon bodies, improving metering and flash exposure accuracy by feeding lens distance data into the camera's systems.

Does the front element rotate during focusing?

No. Internal focus keeps the front element stationary, so 72mm filters stay properly oriented throughout autofocus operations.

What filter size does this lens take?

72mm filters fit this lens. The stationary front element means graduated NDs and polarizers stay in position during AF.

Is this a good travel lens?

The 28-200mm range covers wide environmental shots through compressed telephoto framing without changing lenses, making it practical for travel or general assignment work where you can't reload between shots.

What aperture should I expect?

The f/3.5-5.6 aperture varies across the zoom range: f/3.5 at 28mm, dropping to f/5.6 at 200mm. It's workable in good light and behaves predictably when stopped down a stop or two.