NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 · Nikon - Lens review and specs

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Nikon Z Wide Angle Prime full-frame 2021

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28mm

Focal length

f/2.8

Max aperture

155 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/1.8

f/2.8

f/5.6

Aperturef/2.8

f/2.8f/16

Near focus4' 4"

Far focus5' 11"

Total DOF1' 7"

Hyperfocal31' 11"

Subject distance5' 0"

Focal length28 mm

Aperturef/2.8

SensorFull Frame

Illustrative scene preview based on this lens's focal length, aperture, and sensor coverage.

This preview uses 28mm, f/2.8, and Full Frame. Subject distance is estimated to keep lens previews comparable.

Min aperture: f/16
Diaphragm blades: 7

Optics

Optical construction: 9 elements in 8 groups
Special elements: 2 aspherical
Coatings: Super Integrated Coating

Focusing

Minimum focus: 19 cm
Max magnification: 0.2×
AF motor: STM

Physical

Weight: 155 g
Dimensions: ⌀70mm × 43mm
Filter thread: 52 mm
Color: Black

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Architecture, Landscapes, Portraits, Street, Travel, Vlogging, Walkaround / Daily

Release year: 2021
Approx price: $230 USD
Optical correction & RAW development: NDPix Photo Editor

The best

A tiny wide-angle for every day

Also

Internal focus and 0.19 m close focus

Summary

The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 is a compact wide-angle for full-frame Nikon Z cameras, with a 75° field of view and a weight of just 155 g. Its 9-element, 8-group design includes two aspherical lenses and Super Integrated Coating, aimed at keeping distortion and reflections under control in an everyday optic. The Nikon lens relies on a seven-blade electromagnetic diaphragm and an STM focus motor.

Focusing is internal, so the lens does not change length, and the 0.19 m minimum distance lets you get close to flowers, tables and details at 0.2× magnification. The front filter is 52mm, the barrel measures 70 × 43mm and there is no AF/MF switch: the change is made from the camera. The plastic mount and body keep cost and weight down, with simple dust and splash protection; the HN-42 hood is sold separately.

Its natural ground is street, travel and vlogging, where the small size and wide angle let you frame interiors and everyday scenes without drawing attention. For landscape and architecture it delivers a good centre from f/2.8, although the corners improve at f/5.6 and vignetting and distortion correction depend on the camera profile. Without optical stabilisation, this NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 makes up for it with low weight and a price of $230. Compared with the Brightin Star MF 28mm f/2.8, this NIKKOR adds autofocus and internal focusing.