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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G
- Focal length
- 28 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Weight
- 330 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm
- Length
- 80.5 mm
At a Glance
This 28 mm wide-angle prime for Nikon F-mount full frame weighs 330 g. Its f/1.8 aperture shortens shutter times in low light, and it includes aspherical elements. The minimum focus distance is 25 cm. It suits landscapes, reportage and night sky photography.
Good for
- Landscape
- Reportage
- Night sky
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/1.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 11
- Groups
- 9
- Weight
- 330 g (0.73 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm (9.84 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:4.5 (0.22×)
- Length
- 80.5 mm (3.17 in)
- Diameter
- 73 mm (2.87 in)
- Released
- May 2012
Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G fit?
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G 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-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G | Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F1.4E ED | Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 330 g | 500 g | 645 g | 865 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 25 cm | 20 cm | 28 cm | 28 cm |
| Length | 80.5 mm | 82.5 mm | 100.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G 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-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G weigh?
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G weighs 330 g. It is 80.5 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G use?
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.
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Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F1.4E ED
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Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED
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Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro
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