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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens

BH #NIZ2828ZST • MFR #20101
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens
Key Features
  • Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • Super Integrated Coating
A wide-angle prime that's as compact as it is versatile, the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8, from Nikon, offers a comfortably broad field of view that suits a variety of applications, ranging from architecture to landscape to street subjects. The f/2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in available lighting and controlling depth of field and also contributes to a sleek and portable form factor.
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Overview

A wide-angle prime that's as compact as it is versatile, the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8, from Nikon, offers a comfortably broad field of view that suits a variety of applications, ranging from architecture to landscape to street subjects. The f/2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in available lighting and controlling depth of field and also contributes to a sleek and portable form factor.

In terms of handling, a dual stepping motor AF system offers quiet and smooth focusing performance that benefits both stills and video capture, and a programmable control ring can also be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings.
  • Wide-angle prime lens is designed for FX-format Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras and can also be used with DX-format models, where it provides a 42mm equivalent focal length.
  • Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture suits working in available lighting conditions and also contributes to the compact overall form factor.
  • Two aspherical elements are featured in the optical design and help to limit spherical aberrations and distortion in order to achieve high sharpness and accurate rendering.
  • Super Integrated Coating suppresses flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
  • Dual stepping motors deliver impressively smooth, quiet, and fast autofocus performance that is well-suited to both stills and video applications. Full-time manual focus override is also possible, and an internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
  • Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation.
  • Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.
  • Rounded seven-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
UPC: 018208201013

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
28mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
75°
Minimum Focus Distance
7.5" / 19 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.2x
Optical Design
9 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
7, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
52 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.8 x 1.7" / 70 x 43 mm
Weight
5.5 oz / 155 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.74 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.6 x 4.9 x 4.5"

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Reviews

Basic lens, basic price

By Glen
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-20

If you need just a little more angle of view than a 35mm can provide, at an affordable price point, this is about as good as it gets. Performance wise, it’s a middle of the road lens, but it’s compact, light and…. Cheap.

Perfect Field of View

By Seth
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-01-29

I love the 28mm field of view for travel, and even on DX bodies such as the Z50ii it is great at about a 42mm equivalent. This lens gets used quite a bit now!

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This work whit the Z5 ?

This work whit the Z5 ?
Asked by: Joaquin
Yes, the Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 lens works with the Nikon Z5 camera.
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2022-10-27

is it compatible with Nikon D60?

is it compatible with Nikon D60?
Asked by: triet
No. The following lens will only accommodate Nikon Z bodies only.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2022-10-27

What is the difference between the standard and ...

What is the difference between the standard and special edition?
Asked by: Kathleen
Also slight weight / size differences: 1. Special Edition (160g / 5.6oz) weighs 5 grams more than Standard (155g / 5.5oz). 2. Special Edition (71.5 mm / 2.81 in) is 1.5 mm larger in diameter than Standard (70 mm / 2.76 in).
Answered by: Damon
Date published: 2022-03-21

Where is this lens made ?

Where is this lens made ?
Asked by: Douglas
The Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 is made in Thailand.
Answered by: Jeremy
Date published: 2022-10-27

Is this weathersealed to some extent?

Is this weathersealed to some extent?
Asked by: kristian
No, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens is not weather-sealed.
Answered by: Manzell L
Date published: 2023-06-02

Would this lens be good for low light concert ...

Would this lens be good for low light concert photography?
Asked by: Nikki
This lens would show the performers too far away. I would get the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S instead to get closer shots of the performers. If you want the whole stage, 28mm is fine but the people will be small unless you're really close. Nikon has a Nikon Z 135mm f/unknown S on their roadmap which could also be good for closeup shots, but no release date yet.
Answered by: Damon
Date published: 2022-10-27

Is this lens made from metal?

Is this lens made from metal?
Asked by: Thanh Binh
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens is mainly made of plastic, which is lighter than metal but just as durable. However, the lens mount is also plastic.
Answered by: Lawrence C
Date published: 2024-07-23

Does the lens come with a bag?

Does the lens come with a bag?
Asked by: John
Unfortunately Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens does not include a bag.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2022-10-27
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