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Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

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Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
205 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
45.7 mm

At a Glance

The 28 mm wide-angle prime for Nikon F-Mount and full frame opens to f/2.8. It weighs 205 g, is 45.7 mm long and focuses down to 25 cm. It can be used for landscape and reportage photography.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
28 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
6
Groups
6
Weight
205 g (0.45 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (9.84 in)
Max. magnification
1:5.6 (0.18×)
Length
45.7 mm (1.8 in)
Diameter
66 mm (2.6 in)

Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D fit?

The Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8DSchneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f/2.8Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL IINikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/1.8
Weight205 g565 g180 g330 g
Filter diameter52 mm67 mm52 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm28 cm22 cm25 cm
Length45.7 mm89 mm25 mm80.5 mm
Autofocusyesnonoyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D have image stabilization?

No, the Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D weigh?

The Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D weighs 205 g. It is 45.7 mm long with a diameter of 66 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D use?

The Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

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