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Nikon PC-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5

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PC-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5

  • 28mm
  • f/3.5
  • Prime
  • 380 g
  • Min focus 0.3 m

Quick answer

The Nikon PC-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

This 28mm f/3.5 wide-angle prime lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Nikon PC-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 specifications

Brand
Nikon
Mount
Nikon F
Focal length
28mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5
Lens type
Prime
Minimum focus distance
0.3 m
Filter thread
72 mm
Weight
380 g
Length
64.5 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon PC-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5?

At 28mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:

  • Landscapes and cityscapes
  • Street and travel photography
  • Environmental portraits and interiors

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

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

What mount does the Nikon PC-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon PC-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5?

It is a fixed 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle lens.

Is the Nikon PC-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 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/3.5.

What is the Nikon PC-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 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 PC-Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 fit?

Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.

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