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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
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
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
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.
| Lens | Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D | Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f/2.8 | Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Weight | 205 g | 565 g | 180 g | 330 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 67 mm | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 25 cm | 28 cm | 22 cm | 25 cm |
| Length | 45.7 mm | 89 mm | 25 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | no | no | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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.
Similar lenses
Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f/2.8
28mm · f/2.8
Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II
28mm · f/2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G
28mm · f/1.8
Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro
28mm · f/1.8
Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5
28mm · f/2.5
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
24mm · f/2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F1.4E ED
28mm · f/1.4
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
28mm · f/1.4
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