Nikon 28mm f/2.8 Series E
The Nikon 28mm f/2.8 is a 28mm f/2.8 lens designed for Nikon F mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Lens Overview — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
Key Features — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
28mm f/2.8 Prime: Fixed wide-angle focal length with an f/2.8 maximum aperture, suitable for street, documentary, and architectural photography.
Nikon F Mount: Compatible with a broad range of Nikon F-mount film and DSLR bodies, and adaptable to modern mirrorless systems.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a full-frame image circle, making it usable on both full-frame and APS-C Nikon bodies.
Ultralight 150g Body: At just 150g, this is one of the lightest full-frame wide-angle primes available for the Nikon F system.
Manual Focus Only: Fully manual focus operation suits deliberate shooting styles and adapts well to manual-focus-centric workflows on both film and digital bodies.
52mm Filter Thread: Common 52mm filter size makes it straightforward to use with existing UV, polarizer, or ND filter collections.
Lens Specifications — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Street, Travel, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 52mm |
Description — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
The Nikon 28mm f/2.8 Series E is a prime, full-frame wide-angle lens built around the Nikon F mount. With a fixed 28mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it delivers a classic wide perspective suited to street, documentary, and environmental photography. Weighing only 150g, it's a genuinely compact option that won't weigh down a camera bag or fatigue a photographer during extended shoots.
Focus is entirely manual, putting precise control directly in the photographer's hands — a straightforward, distraction-free experience favored by many prime lens enthusiasts. The 52mm filter thread allows easy use with standard filter accessories. There is no image stabilization, so stable shooting technique matters, particularly in dimmer conditions.
As a dedicated prime with no zoom mechanism, the Series E 28mm keeps its design simple and its weight low, making it a practical wide-angle companion for any Nikon F-mount shooter.
Pros — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
- ✓Extremely lightweight at just 150g, making it ideal for travel and all-day shooting
- ✓Wide-angle 28mm prime focal length on a full-frame format lens
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/2.8 provides solid light-gathering for a wide-angle prime
Cons — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
- ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus support, which may slow workflows for action or fast-moving subjects
- ✗No image stabilization, which is notable for lower-light handheld shooting
- ✗Single fixed focal length requires physical repositioning to reframe shots
Videos — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
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