Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/2.8 [II]

Wide-angle prime lens • Film era • Discontinued

Announced:
· June 1991
Production status:
● Discontinued
Country of design:
· Japan
Original name:
· Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm 1:2.8
Class:
· Fast full-frame wide-angle prime lens
System:
· Nikon F (1959)

Abbreviations

AF	Autofocus lens with mechanical coupling with camera. Learn more
II	Second generation.

Model history (6)

■Nikon Nikkor 28mm F/2.8	A	7 - 7	0.30m	⌀52	1974 ●
■Nikon AI Nikkor 28mm F/2.8	A	7 - 7	0.30m	⌀52	1977 ●
■Nikon AI-S Nikkor 28mm F/2.8	A	8 - 8	0.20m	⌀52	1981 ●
■Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/2.8 [I]	A	5 - 5	0.30m	⌀52	1986 ●
■Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/2.8 [II]	A	5 - 5	0.30m	⌀52	1991 ●
■Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/2.8D	A	6 - 6	0.25m	⌀52	1994 ●

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Focal length:	28mm
Speed:	F/2.8
Lens construction:	5 elements in 5 groups
Lens construction:	Close Range Correction (CRC)
Mount and Flange focal distance:	Nikon F [46.5mm]
Diagonal angle of view:	75.4° (35mm full frame)
On Nikon D APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	42.8mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/4.3 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	53.6°
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	Aperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Number of blades:	7 (seven)
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.30m
Magnification ratio:	<No data>
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (MF)
Autofocus motor:	In-camera motor
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	None; focusing mode is set from the camera
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	-
Vibration Reduction (VR):
Built-in VR:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	195g
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀64.5×39mm
Weather sealing:	-
Fluorine coating:	-
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 52mm
Lens hood:	HN-2 - Screw-type round
Teleconverters:	Nikon Teleconverter TC-14 → 39.2mm F/3.9
	Nikon Teleconverter TC-14A → 39.2mm F/3.9
	Nikon Teleconverter TC-200 → 56mm F/5.6
	Nikon Teleconverter TC-201 → 56mm F/5.6

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

Manufacturer description

Designed for the photographer who wants to carry only one wide-angle lens, the 28mm f2.8 AF Nikkor offers exceptional flexibility, from landscapes to star trails. 74° picture coverage. Focus down to 9 inches: Close-Range Correction System ensures sharpness. Accepts 52mm filters. Wt. 8.8 oz. Dim. 2.5 x 1.8".

Notes

The autofocus will not be available with Nikon D40, D40X, D60, D3000-D3500, D5000-D5600 digital SLR cameras.

Compared to other wide-angle prime lenses in the Nikon F system

Slowest speed (F/2.8), along with 5 other models
Lightest weight (195g), along with the AF Nikkor 28/2.8 [I]
Shortest length (39mm), along with the AF Nikkor 28/2.8 [I]

Other wide-angle prime lenses in the Nikon F system

■Nikon F mount (14)
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm F/2.8 [I] • ⌀52		1986 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (1986) · Wider angle of view · Heavier (260g vs 195g) · Slightly larger (46mm vs 39mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm F/2.8 [II] • ⌀52		1991 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · Wider angle of view · Heavier (270g vs 195g) · Slightly larger (46mm vs 39mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 24mm F/2.8D • ⌀52		1994 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (1994) · In production · Wider angle of view · Heavier (270g vs 195g) · Slightly larger (46mm vs 39mm) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F/1.8G ED • ⌀72		2015 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2015) · In production · Wider angle of view · Faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.23m vs 0.30m) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (355g vs 195g) · Much larger (83mm vs 39mm) · Larger filter size (72mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F/1.4G ED • ⌀77	Pro	2010 ●	compare	6	3
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2010) · In production · Wider angle of view · Much faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (620g vs 195g) · Much larger (88.5mm vs 39mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (77mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/2.8 [I] • ⌀52		1986 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1986) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/2.8D • ⌀52		1994 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · New optical design · No floating element system · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger (44.5mm vs 39mm) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F/1.8G • ⌀67		2012 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2012) · In production · Faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (330g vs 195g) · Much larger (80.5mm vs 39mm) · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm F/1.4D • ⌀72	Pro	1993 ●	compare	1	3
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 3 · Much faster · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.35m vs 0.30m) · Has focus mode selector (A - M) · Much heavier (520g vs 195g) · Much larger (77.5mm vs 39mm) · Larger filter size (72mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F/1.4E ED • ⌀77	Pro	2017 ●	compare	7	3
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2017) · In production · Much faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.30m) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (645g vs 195g) · Much larger (100.5mm vs 39mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (77mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm F/2 • ⌀52		1989 ●	compare	1	1
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 1 · Narrower angle of view · Faster · No floating element system · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly heavier (215g vs 195g) · Slightly larger (43.5mm vs 39mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm F/2D • ⌀52		1995 ●	compare	2	1
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (1995) · In production · Narrower angle of view · Faster · No floating element system · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Slightly larger (43.5mm vs 39mm) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F/1.8G ED • ⌀58		2014 ●	compare	5	2
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2014) · In production · Narrower angle of view · Faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (305g vs 195g) · Much larger (71.5mm vs 39mm) · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F/1.4G • ⌀67	Pro	2010 ●	compare	6	3
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2010) · In production · Narrower angle of view · Much faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (600g vs 195g) · Much larger (89.5mm vs 39mm) · Weather-sealed · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE

Lenses with similar focal length

■Nikon F mount (7)
Sigma 24mm F/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro • ⌀77		2000 ●	compare	3	3
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2000) · Wider angle of view · Faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.18m vs 0.30m) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Much heavier (485g vs 195g) · Much larger (80mm vs 39mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Sigma 28mm F/1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro • ⌀77		2000 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2000) · Faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.20m vs 0.30m) · Features Focus Clutch Mechanism · Much heavier (480g vs 195g) · Much larger (80mm vs 39mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Sigma Super Wide 24mm F/2.8 II • ⌀52 akaQuantaray Tech-10 AF 24mm F/2.8		1988 ●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1988) · Wider angle of view · No floating element system · Less diaphragm blades (6 vs 7) · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.18m vs 0.30m) · Heavier (250g vs 195g) HIDE
Sigma High-Speed Wide 28mm F/1.8 Aspherical II ZEN • ⌀58		1994 ●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (1994) · Faster · Aspherical design · Much heavier (290g vs 195g) · Much larger (61.5mm vs 39mm) · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Sigma High-Speed Wide 28mm F/1.8 Aspherical ZEN • ⌀58		1990 ●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Faster · Aspherical design · Much heavier (350g vs 195g) · Much larger (56.8mm vs 39mm) · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Sigma 24mm F/1.4 DG HSM \| A • ⌀77	Pro	2015 ●	compare	5	4
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2015) · In production · Wider angle of view · Much faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · No floating element system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.25m vs 0.30m) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (665g vs 195g) · Much larger (90.2mm vs 39mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 28mm F/1.4 DG HSM \| A • ⌀77	Pro	2018 ●	compare	7	4
Advantages: 7 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2018) · In production · Much faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · No floating element system · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.28m vs 0.30m) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MO - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (865g vs 195g) · Much larger (107.7mm vs 39mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (77mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Nikon F mount (2) · APS-C
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 EX DC [HSM] • ⌀62	Pro	2005 ●	compare	4	4
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2005) · APS-C · Much faster · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · No floating element system · More diaphragm blades (8 vs 7) · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.40m vs 0.30m) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (400g vs 195g) · Much larger (59mm vs 39mm) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 30mm F/1.4 DC HSM \| A • ⌀62	Pro	2013 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2013) · In production · APS-C · Much faster · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · No floating element system (but has internal focusing) · More diaphragm blades (9 vs 7) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (435g vs 195g) · Much larger (63.3mm vs 39mm) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 52mm) · Not compatible with teleconverters NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

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