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Nikon Nikkor AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5

28–85 mm · f/28 · Nikon F AF

The Nikon Nikkor AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 is a 28–85 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/28 for the Nikon F AF mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
28–85 mm
Max aperture
f/28
Mount
Nikon F AF
Designed for
Full frame

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
Full frame75.4° – 28.6°28–85 mm
APS-C (1.5×)53.6° – 18.9°43–130 mm
Canon APS-C (1.6×)51.6° – 18.1°45–136 mm
Micro Four Thirds42.2° – 14.5°56–170 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal length
28 mm
85 mm

Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Longest exposure for sharp stars

CameraNPF rule (wide open)500 rule
Full frame (24 MP)41.3 s @ f/2817.9 s
Full frame (45 MP)39.7 s @ f/2817.9 s
APS-C (24 MP)39.2 s @ f/2811.7 s

Cameras that fit (89)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Nikon Nikkor AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 equivalent to on APS-C?
About 42–128 mm (1.5×) or 45–136 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Nikon Nikkor AF 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 compatible with?
It fits Nikon D40, Nikon D40X, Nikon D50, Nikon D60, Nikon D70 and more (see the full list above).