Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens USA
AF not supported by D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100 & D5000 cameras
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Designed for the photographer who wants to carry only one wide-angle lens, when travelling or at home, the AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens offers exceptional flexibility, from landscapes to star trails. This standard wide-angle lens has a 74° angle of coverage which will let you capture beautiful portraits, and candids. For getting in close to your subjects you can focus down to 10.2" (259.1mm) to capture images with a dynamic perspective.
Nikon D-type lenses transmit subject-to-camera distance information to the camera. The camera uses this distance information to refine its exposure calculations. The D-type lenses are necessary for many newer Nikon cameras to activate 3D Matrix Metering. G-type lenses also incorporate D technology.
Note! AF not supported by D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100 & D5000 cameras
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility |
Nikon FX/35mm Film Nikon DX |
| Angle of View |
74° DX Picture Angle: 53° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 10.20" (25.91 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.18x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5.5 |
| Groups/Elements | 6/6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 52 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.6 x 1.8" (6.60 x 4.57 cm) |
| Weight | 7.23 oz (205 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 54 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (38)
- Lightweight (37)
- Durable (32)
- Consistent output (29)
- Easily interchangeable (26)
Cons
- Tough to attach (3)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (22)
- Night photography (15)
- Low light (14)
- Weddings (13)
- General purpose (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi-pro photographer (15), Photo enthusiast (9), Pro photographer (7), Semi-professional (6), Casual photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (24), Yes (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good Multi purpose lens
I use this lens as my main walk around lens on my Nikon D90, I chose this over the Nikon 35mm 1.8 DX lens, which has a narrower field of view and doesn't "...Read complete review
I use this lens as my main walk around lens on my Nikon D90, I chose this over the Nikon 35mm 1.8 DX lens, which has a narrower field of view and doesn't "wrap" enough into the image.
This is also an FX lens and will work on FX bodies (Nikon D700) if you plan on upgrading to Full frame, the 35mm 1.8 is DX only.
The focusing is very fast and sharp. Excellent lens to include in your kit at a good price, since the 24mm is much more $$ for a field of view that is slightly wider.
The bokeh is not spectacular but does give some nice soft backgrounds.
Video trick for the Nikon D90: For video on the Nikon D90, switch to live view and start recording, then unclip the aperture lock and adjust the aperture ring to match your lighting.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Worth the money, but...
I wanted this lens to help with wide angle shots indoors, mainly for weddings/events. Don't get me wrong, the price is great, the lens is built well, and I am happy with...Read complete review
I wanted this lens to help with wide angle shots indoors, mainly for weddings/events. Don't get me wrong, the price is great, the lens is built well, and I am happy with my purchase. However, if you're looking to get 'bowled over' by this lens, look elsewhere. I think I've just been spoiled by really high quality Nikon lenses and perhaps expected more than I should've with the 28mm f/2.8D.
I will say I got more than I paid for with this little lens and I will use it often, I just was hoping for something sharper.
A side note: I found it particularly stiff to turn onto my D700.
Reviewed by 54 customers
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
Fast, crystal clear and it's always nice to have the old school aperture ring right on the lens!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Product Photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
Used for product shots for larger items
Good quality images, no need for lens correction.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
Been using Nikon cameras for over 30 years. This was good addition to my new lens collection for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
I use this for portraits, landscapes and evertyhing in between. I received this lens just in time for my new nephew to be born. Took excellent photos in low light without using the flash. Used with a NIKON D80
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
Cons
- Difficult to Clean
- Tough To Attach
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
I use this on my personal camera. I love the crisp photo's and accurate color this lens has given me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
Lightweight, easy to carry, sharp, fast. Can't think of anything negative.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
I bought this lens to be able to shoot better wide landscapes and have found great use in my professional work with shooting flyball.
The lens is small and compact making it easy to carry especially on long hikes
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
a very good lens to have,wide,light and specially very cheap to buy,I am very happy with my purchase
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Tough To Attach
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
Simple inexpensive lens-I took this lens to Key West and found it very useful while I took landscape and travel pictures. Although you have to move around a bit more to compose the shot you want-but that's what you get with a fixed focal lens. Simple and light.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
I am an advanced amateur with an occasional paying job. I tend to shoot a lot of indoor Karate action and now it's spring, track action. I have been using the 50mm f1.8 for my indoor karate action but with the crop sensor in my D80 I found it often zoomed me a bit too close to the action at times leading to half cut off images.
I am becoming a prime lens fan so when looking at a wider lens I looked at 35, 24 & 28. I didn't think the 35 would be the width that I was looking for and after reading tons of reviews I decided 28 was wide enough for me.
I have been very pleased with the performance of this lens. It's very snappy focusing (which is saying something on my old D80) and the images have been quite crisp. I found the wider angle has been great for keeping the action in frame and is providing great coverage when shooting close action shots at the track and field events such as long jumping.
Now I just need to save up for my 85mm and I will have my 3 prime length lens collection. I hardly ever touch my original zoom kit lens any more.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- No Distortion
- Sharp images
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
I purchased this 28 mm lens to replace one (the same model) that I lost in a swamp. I had taken many great pictures with the previous so did not hesitate to purchase the same one again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Tough To Attach
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
I wanted this lens to help with wide angle shots indoors, mainly for weddings/events. Don't get me wrong, the price is great, the lens is built well, and I am happy with my purchase. However, if you're looking to get 'bowled over' by this lens, look elsewhere. I think I've just been spoiled by really high quality Nikon lenses and perhaps expected more than I should've with the 28mm f/2.8D.
I will say I got more than I paid for with this little lens and I will use it often, I just was hoping for something sharper.
A side note: I found it particularly stiff to turn onto my D700.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
crispy images wide angle at an affordable price
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
Got this lens because it was cheap and it is nice to have in the bag. I found that I use the 50mm more often than the 28mm.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
This lens is wide, fast, light and worth every penny. I never worry much about blurry pictures or low light places anymore when I'm hand holding. My pictures are always sharp and I love how wide open I can shoot in low light. I shot an entire backside of a building and a dimly lit tunnel with no problems. GET THIS LENS, LIKE NOW!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Street photography
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
This prime lens provides crisp, clean photos. Sturdy, reliable and focuses quickly. Small, lightweight and fast focus makes this a great lens for street photography. Great quality as expected from a Nikkor lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- No line distortion
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
Every time you need a wide angle especially if you have a low lights condition. I don't see line distortion but I use it with a D90 Nikon. I would like to try it with a full frame camera...
I don't find something wrong with this lens. I really love all the entire D series, I use also the 50 mm, f 1.4. Once you have one of these lens in the camera, you will never switch to other ones.
Even if you are not professional, your eye understands that the quality of the snapshot is higher.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
I use this great little lens to photograph and document home interiors and exteriors. I've had a fantastic results with it, the autofocus feature is a great asset. Works wonderfully with my D-50
This is a lens I would recommend to everyone.Lightweight, and all the quality of a Nikon lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
Nice all around performer
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Autofocus Lens:
Amazing lens
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
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What's in the Box
- 52mm Front Cap
- LF-1 Rear Lens Cap for F Mount Lenses
- 5-Year Warranty (1-Year International + 4-Year USA Extension)
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