It's been a while since we've had a guest review. I'm happy to present one today, by Chuck. He's taking a close look to the Nikon AF Nikkor 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5D lens.

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Hi, guest reviewer Chuck here. Today I'm taking a look at one of the lightest and smallest normal zooms Nikon ever produced: the AF Nikkor 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 D.

I sometimes think of this lens as the older, shorter brother of the Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 D that Chris reviewed over two years ago. Since both lenses have the same variable maximum aperture, you already know two things this one gives up in exchange for being lighter and more compact: 35mm of reach at the long end, and a bit of extra light in the middle range, say from 35mm to 70mm, where the longer lens has slightly wider max apertures.



Are the space and weight savings worth those sacrifices? As always, to use Chris's favorite turn of phrase, it's a matter of scope. (Read on to the conclusion to see what I think.)

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