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Nikon AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

Nikon's 1999 professional 28-70 f/2.8: a Silent Wave Motor, two ED elements and an aperture ring, at 935 g.

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Core
Released
1999
Focal Length
28–70mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
77mm
Dimensions
88.5mm diameter × 121.5mm length
Weight
935g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.18x
Min. Focus Distance
50cm

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.1/10
Street
5.6/10
Travel
4.9/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
Vlogging & Video
4.2/10
Filmmaking
5.2/10
Documentary
5.3/10
Landscape
5.0/10
Casual
5.5/10
Food
4.8/10
Architecture
4.9/10
Astrophotography
5.2/10
Underwater
4.3/10
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 7.1 Strong on focal length and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Vlogging & Video 4.2 Held back by video handling and portability.
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Underwater 4.3 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
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Food 4.8 Held back by close focusing and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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