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Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28

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Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
520 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
24 cm
Length
93 mm

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At a Glance

This wide-angle prime offers a 28 mm focal length and an f/2 maximum aperture on full frame Nikon F, with manual focusing only. The wide opening allows shorter shutter times, for example under a night sky. The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 focuses down to 24 cm and reaches 1:4.69 (0.21x). It weighs 520 g. Landscape and reportage also suit it.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Night sky

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
28 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
10
Groups
8
Weight
520 g (1.15 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
24 cm (9.45 in)
Max. magnification
1:4.7 (0.21×)
Length
93 mm (3.66 in)
Diameter
64 mm (2.52 in)

Manufacturer data: zeiss.com

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

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Which cameras does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 fit?

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 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

Full frame:
Nikon D6, Nikon D780, Nikon D850, Nikon D5, Nikon D810A, Nikon D4S, Nikon D810, Nikon D750, Nikon Df, Nikon D610, Nikon D4, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D600, Nikon D3S, Nikon D3X, Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500, Nikon D500, Nikon D3400, Nikon D5600, Nikon D5500, Nikon D7200, Nikon D3300, Nikon D7100, Nikon D5300, Nikon D3200, Nikon D5200, Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000, Nikon D3100, Nikon D300S, Nikon D5000, Nikon D3000, Nikon D90, Nikon D60

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

Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 compared

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

LensZeiss Distagon T* 2/28Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5Schneider PC-Super-Angulon 28mm f/2.8Voigtlander 28mm F2.8 Color Skopar SL II
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2.5f/2.8f/2.8
Weight520 g594 g565 g180 g
Filter diameter58 mm67 mm67 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance24 cm4.9 cm28 cm22 cm
Length93 mm89 mm89 mm25 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono

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Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28: FAQ

Does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 have autofocus?

No, the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 have image stabilization?

No, the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 weigh?

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 weighs 520 g. It is 93 mm long with a diameter of 64 mm.

What filter size does the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 use?

The Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 is 24 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

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