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Quick answer
The Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 AI-S is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/2.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
A 28mm f/2 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 AI-S is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 AI-S specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 8 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 360 g
- Length
- 70.5 mm
- Diameter
- 64.5 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 AI-S?
At 28mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 AI-S use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 AI-S?
It is a fixed 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 28mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42mm on full frame, with a 46.4° horizontal and 54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 AI-S fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
