Used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED for Sale — From £165 | UsedLens.co.uk

£164.99 Low price

£557.99 High price

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Great for: general portrait landscape travel

Nikon's classic professional standard zoom — 28-70mm f/2.8 that served pros before the 24-70mm.

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED was released approximately 1999 as Nikon's professional full-frame standard zoom, designed for photojournalism and studio work on FX and DX bodies. It was the primary constant-aperture standard zoom in the Nikon professional lineup before the 24-70mm f/2.8G replaced it in 2007. Nikon F mount.

f/2.8 constant aperture. 18 elements in 15 groups, including ED (extra-low dispersion) elements. Internal focus (IF). 77mm filter thread. At approximately 935g. AF-S (silent wave motor). Minimum focus approximately 0.38m. No VR. Nikon F mount.

The IF (internal focusing) design keeps the lens length constant during focusing, preventing barrel rotation and maintaining consistent handling ergonomics. ED elements reduce chromatic aberration at f/2.8 across the zoom range. The 28-70mm range was the professional standard zoom convention before the industry shifted to 24-70mm; the 28mm wide end is noticeably less wide than the modern 24mm standard.

On the used market the Nikon AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED is available as a classic professional Nikon standard zoom. Condition checks: AF-S motor response (silent wave is generally reliable but can fail in aged lenses), 77mm front element for marks, zoom ring smoothness, f/2.8 aperture for oil on blades. The 24-70mm f/2.8G and later G II provide wider angle at 24mm with VR.

Avg £344, down 9.8% over 2 weeks

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Used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED price history

Tracking the used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED price? Over the past two weeks, the average has fallen 9.8%, from £382 to around £344. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £251 and £429 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 5 Jul – 23 Jul 2026.