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Nikon NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8 Lens

BH #NI2828 • MFR #1420
Nikon NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8 Lens
Key Features
  • F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Close Range Correction System
  • Manual Focus Design
Offering a comfortable wide-angle field of view in a small size, the NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8 from Nikon is a manual focus prime well-suited for landscape, nature, and documentary shooting. Its modest f/2.8 maximum aperture strikes a balance between its sleek form factor and being fast enough for working in low-light conditions. Additionally, the optical design uses a Close Range Correction system, which maintains consistent image quality and sharpness from the minimum focusing distance of 8.3" to infinity.
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How does this lens perform wide open at f/2.8? Is ...

How does this lens perform wide open at f/2.8? Is there significant vignetting and/or color fringing?
Asked by: jeb
This lens is very good wide open. There is virtually no vignetting or color fringing. A great performer.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2022-04-01

is the the Ai-S version of the lens? just need to ...

is the the Ai-S version of the lens? just need to confirm as it isn't mentioned in the title for the product
Asked by: Riley
Yes, the Nikon NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8 Lens, B&H # NI2828, is an AI-S lens.
Answered by: Manzell
Date published: 2021-02-26

Is this lens still being made in Japan, or has ...

Is this lens still being made in Japan, or has production gone to China or some other country?
Asked by: Geoffrey
Mine was made in Japan.
Answered by: Wayne
Date published: 2020-06-05

Is a lens hood supplied?

Is a lens hood supplied?
Asked by: Tom
Unfortunately, the HN-2 Lens Hood for this lens is not included. However, we offer it here: https://bhpho.to/2Dx3OpM
Answered by: Kirk
Date published: 2020-08-03

What is the difference between this lens and the ...

What is the difference between this lens and the 28mm f/2.8 that is $286.95?
Asked by: Holly
The Nikon NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8 Lens, B&H # NI2828, is a fully manual Nikon lens originally released in 1981 designed for use with Nikon 35mm SLR film cameras that used the Nikon F-mount (though it is still compatible for use with the current F-mount Nikon cameras). The Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Lens, B&H # NI2828DAF, is an older autofocus lens released in 1994. It will autofocus with Nikon DSLR cameras that have a built-in autofocus motor, such as the Nikon D7000-series and higher cameras. The older Nikon NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8 Lens has a better optical lens design with 8 optical elements in 8 groups and a closer 8.27" minimum focus distance (with slightly more magnification at the minimum focus distance), while the newer Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8D Lens has 6 optical elements in 6 groups, and has a minimum focus distance of 9.84". Optically, the older Nikon NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8 Lens would be the higher quality optical lens.
Answered by: Manzell
Date published: 2022-04-01

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can i use this with my nikon d5200?
Asked by: gloria b.
I bought a Nikon Df because I am able to use my Nikon lenses from my old F3. I would assume but, I am not positive that you would be able to use this lens. I bought the same lens and it is compatible with my Df, a digital camera. I hope this helps.
Answered by: Bob L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

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Why not 'A' Mode? Nikon's lens compatibility chart says that this lens supports A mode and metering (but not 3D) when focal length and max aperture are specified in non-CPU data. Answers to the other question here say that it won't work. I am confused.
Asked by: Satya
Only cameras that have an 'aperture-ring feeler' are able to determine the aperture of manual focus lenses and thus use the 'A' (or M) modes. If a camera doesn't have an aperture-ring feeler, there is no way for the camera to know what aperture has been set on the manual focus lens. Auto-focus lenses don't rely on an aperture feeler because they have built in CPU chips and this information is conveyed electronically. The minimum level of DX camera that has an aperture feeler is the D7xxx series, including the D7000. All FX cameras have aperture feelers.
Answered by: Tony L.
Date published: 2018-08-27

Is this lens the same as the AI-S lens which has ...

Is this lens the same as the AI-S lens which has been in production since 1981? Specifically I'm wondering if there have been any improvements since the original was introduced?
Asked by: William
They have not made any updates to this lens. The updates would only be newer versions such as auto focus lenses.
Answered by: Dan
Date published: 2021-02-17
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