Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE Lens

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE Lens

Overview

The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE is a stylish, compact, and versatile wide-angle prime lens for Nikon's Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Featuring a special edition (SE) retro design, inspired by Nikon's classic lenses, it complements Nikon Z cameras both aesthetically and functionally. The lens is lightweight and offers excellent portability, making it ideal for street photography, landscapes, environmental portraits, and everyday shooting.

Key Features

• Compact Wide-Angle Prime: With a 28mm focal length, this lens is great for capturing wide scenes, making it ideal for landscapes, architecture, and street photography. Its versatile f/2.8 maximum aperture provides low-light performance and shallow depth-of-field control, allowing photographers to create beautiful background blur and subject isolation.

• Classic SE Design: The SE version of the 28mm f/2.8 lens features a retro design inspired by Nikon’s manual focus lenses from the film era. This vintage look pairs beautifully with Nikon Z cameras, particularly the Z fc, for photographers who enjoy a blend of modern technology and classic aesthetics.

• Excellent Optical Performance: The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE lens delivers sharp images across the frame. It features 2 aspherical elements in its optical design, which help minimize distortion and spherical aberrations, ensuring edge-to-edge clarity and sharpness, even when shooting wide open at f/2.8.

• Bright f/2.8 Aperture: The f/2.8 maximum aperture allows photographers to shoot in various lighting conditions, from bright sunlight to low-light environments. It also provides the ability to achieve a soft, pleasing bokeh for portraits or close-up subjects.

• Lightweight and Portable: Weighing only 160 grams (5.6 oz) and with a length of 43mm (1.7 inches), the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE is incredibly compact. It is easy to carry, making it an ideal walk-around lens that doesn't weigh you down, perfect for travel and everyday shooting.

• Fast, Quiet Autofocus: Equipped with a stepping motor (STM), the lens provides smooth, fast, and quiet autofocus, ideal for both still photography and video. The near-silent operation makes it suitable for capturing candid moments or recording without disturbing audio.

• Durable Construction: Despite its lightweight design, the lens is built with a sturdy construction. The weather-sealing around the lens mount ensures some resistance to dust and moisture, making it suitable for outdoor use in various conditions.

Specifications

• Focal Length: 28mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 9 elements in 8 groups (including 2 aspherical elements)
• Angle of View: 75° (FX format), 53° (DX format)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.19 meters (0.63 feet)
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.2x
• Autofocus: Yes (stepping motor)
• Filter Size: 52mm
• Dimensions: 71.5mm (diameter) x 43mm (length)
• Weight: 160g (5.6 oz)

Ideal For

The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE is perfect for photographers who need a compact, lightweight, and versatile wide-angle lens. Its retro design adds a unique aesthetic to Nikon Z cameras, while its wide-angle field of view and bright aperture make it suitable for street photography, landscapes, portraits, and everyday use. It’s also a great choice for travel photographers looking for a portable yet high-quality lens.