Nikon Nikon F Prime

AI-S Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 PC (unshifted)

28mm
f/3.5
Prime

Quick answer

The Nikon AI-S Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 PC (unshifted) 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

The Nikon AI-S Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 PC (unshifted) is a wide-angle prime lens covering 28mm at f/3.5 for Nikon F mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

Nikon AI-S Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 PC (unshifted) specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 28mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Prime

What can you shoot with the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 PC (unshifted)?

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 AI-S Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 PC (unshifted) use?

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

What is the focal length of the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 PC (unshifted)?

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

Is the Nikon AI-S Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 PC (unshifted) 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 AI-S Nikkor 28mm f/3.5 PC (unshifted) 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.