Nikon Nikon F Prime

AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

28mm
f/2.8
Prime
205 g
Min focus 0.25 m

Quick answer

A tiny 28mm prime with a 52mm thread and screw-drive autofocus. It weighs only 205g.

Pros

Very small
Light at 205g
Close focus of 0.25m

Cons

Weak corners
Screw-drive autofocus
Modest sharpness wide open

Verdict

A very light 28mm for film and FX bodies.

About this lens

A 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens, the Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 28mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Prime
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 1986
Optical construction: 6 elements in 6 groups
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m
Filter thread: 52 mm
Weight: 205 g
Length: 44.5 mm
Diameter: 65 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D?

Casual wide
Street
Travel

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	28mm	65.5°	75.4°
APS-C	1.5x	42mm	46.4°	54.5°

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Nikon AF 28mm f/2.8D full frame?

Yes, it covers FX and film. On DX it frames like roughly a 42mm lens.

Does the AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D autofocus on all Nikon DSLRs?

Autofocus works only on DSLRs with an in-body focus motor, for example the D7500, D750, D500 and D850. On D3xxx and D5xxx bodies and on Z cameras with the FTZ adapter, focus is manual.