AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G

28mm
f/1.8
Prime
330 g
Min focus 0.25 m

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Quick answer

The AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G is a fast wide-angle prime for Nikon FX cameras with a silent-wave motor and compact size.

Pros

f/1.8 aperture
Compact
Quiet focusing

Cons

Soft corners wide open
Some distortion
No VR

Verdict

A handy wide prime for general use on FX.

About this lens

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/1.8 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 28mm
Maximum aperture: f/1.8
Lens type: Prime
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2012
Optical construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
Aperture blades: 7
Autofocus motor: SWM
Minimum focus distance: 0.25 m
Maximum magnification: 0.22x
Filter thread: 67 mm
Weight: 330 g
Length: 80.5 mm
Diameter: 73 mm

Specification source: imaging.nikon.com

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G?

Street
Landscapes
Group photos

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°

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Frequently asked questions

Is the AF-S 28mm f/1.8G a full-frame lens?

Yes. It is an FX lens and works on DX bodies as a 42mm-equivalent lens. On FX bodies you get its full field of view; DX bodies apply a 1.5x crop factor.