
Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6
- Focal length
- 28 mm
- Aperture
- f/5.6
- Weight
- 130 g
- Filter diameter
- 37 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 35 cm
- Length
- 44 mm
At a Glance
Weighing 130 g and measuring 44 mm in length, this 28 mm wide-angle for Nikon Z at full frame is compact. The f/5.6 aperture is moderate, and focusing is manual only, down to 35 cm. Magnification reaches 1:9.09. It suits landscape, reportage and travel.
Good for
- Landscape
- Reportage
- Travel
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
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/5.6
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 8
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 130 g (0.29 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 37 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 35 cm (13.78 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:9.1 (0.11×)
- Length
- 44 mm (1.73 in)
- Diameter
- 51 mm (2.01 in)
Manufacturer data: zyoptics.net
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 fit?
The Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon Z cameras
Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.
| Lens | Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 | Lensbaby Twist 28 | Viltrox AF 28mm F4.5 VCM | Artra Lab Noxika 28mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/5.6 | f/3.5 | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 130 g | 140 g | 80 g | 180 g |
| Filter diameter | 37 mm | – | – | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 35 cm | 20 cm | 35 cm | 35 cm |
| Length | 44 mm | 38.5 mm | 16.8 mm | 28 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | yes | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6: FAQ
Does the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 have autofocus?
No, the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 have image stabilization?
No, the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 weigh?
The Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 weighs 130 g. It is 44 mm long with a diameter of 51 mm.
What filter size does the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 use?
The Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 takes 37 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 is 35 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.
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