Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8
The Nikon 28mm f/2.8 is a 28mm f/2.8 lens designed for Nikon Z mount cameras. Used copies start from $188.02 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8
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Lens Overview — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
Key Features — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
28mm f/2.8 Prime: A classic wide-angle focal length well-suited to street, travel, and documentary shooting with a natural field of view.
Nikon Z Mount: Native mount compatibility ensures full electronic communication with Nikon Z mirrorless bodies for autofocus and metadata.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed for Nikon's full-frame Z-mount sensors, delivering edge-to-edge coverage with no crop factor applied.
155g Compact Build: One of the lightest lenses in the NIKKOR Z lineup, making it practical for all-day carry and travel kits.
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: Provides a meaningful low-light advantage over kit zooms and allows for moderate background separation from the subject.
Autofocus with Manual Override: Supports native Z-mount autofocus alongside full manual focus control for flexible shooting in any situation.
Lens Specifications — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Street, Travel, Portrait, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 52mm |
Description — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 is a prime lens built for the Nikon Z mirrorless system, covering a full-frame image circle at a fixed 28mm focal length. With a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it offers a practical balance between light-gathering capability and compact size. Tipping the scales at just 155g, this lens is exceptionally portable — easy to carry on long shoots without fatigue.
It accepts 52mm filter threads, a convenient and widely available size for those who use polarizers or ND filters regularly. Both autofocus and manual focus modes are supported, giving photographers flexibility across a range of shooting scenarios. Notably, image stabilization is not included, so shooters in low-light conditions will want to account for this.
Designed specifically for the Nikon Z mount, it is built to integrate cleanly with Nikon's current mirrorless ecosystem.
Pros — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
- ✓Ultralight 155g build makes it ideal for travel and all-day carry
- ✓Full-frame coverage on Nikon Z mirrorless bodies with a 28mm focal length
- ✓f/2.8 maximum aperture supports low-light and moderate background separation
Cons — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
- ✗No image stabilization, which may be a limitation in low-light handheld shooting without IBIS
- ✗f/2.8 maximum aperture is modest compared to faster 28mm or 35mm prime alternatives
- ✗Limited to Nikon Z mount — not compatible with F-mount or other systems without an adapter
Videos — Nikon 28mm f/2.8
Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) lens review with samples — Christopher Frost