Nikon 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G Autofocus Nikkor Zoom Lens (Black)

I picked up this lens (reconditioned) as backup standard zoom while my primary lens is in the shop. I use it on a D40. I would have given the lens a 4th star except on the D40 the auto-focus does not work (it clearly states this in the documentation). It is a good low-cost backup lens and I really like the macro functionality. It is a very good value for $45.

I wanted a light lens for for weddings and such I feel this lens fills that void in my case nicely. Build quality is to be expected of a lens this price but I wasn't expecting the great clarity. The pictures that I'm getting are very sharp on my D80.

This lens for its price is beyond expectation. Good clean sharp photos.
I use it for a portrait lens and carry it on my camera at all times.
This lens is as sharp as my Nikkor 18-70mm kit lens.

I use this lens with my N50 and N70 SLRs and get decent results. Not a perfect lens but good enough and a decent focal range for an SLR. Not near wide enough to use on my D50, though, as it starts off at 42mm eq.

Not bad piece of glass so far- best at 28MM- zoomed out seems hit or miss for expoure or focus but need more tests too- not as great as my 50MM but that is not a surprise as it is hard to beat a prime!