Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f1.8G Lens Review and Specs

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f1.8G Review

Main Features

28mm Focal Range

F1.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 67mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 330g.

Diameter: 73mm

Length: 81mm

Min Focus Distance:0.25m

Max Magnification:0.22x

$696.95

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Nikon 28mm f1.8G Overview

Nikon 28mm f1.8G is an Auto Focus (AF) Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 28mm. Providing a max aperture of f1.8 at 28mm, this lens is very fast.
Nikon 28mm f1.8G is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f1.8G

PROs

Built-in Autofocus

Hood supplied

Full-time Manual Focusing

Fast Aperture

Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

No Weather Sealing

Nikon 28mm f1.8G Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime
Price	$696.95
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)
Max_Format	35mm FF
Focal Range	28mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No Zoom
Zoom Lock	No Zoom
Zoom Ratio	1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture	F1.8
Min Aperture	F16.0
Aperture Ring	No
Diaphragm Blades	7
Optics
Optical Elements	11
Optical Groups	9
Special Elements	2 aspherical lens elements and lens elements with Nano Crystal Coat

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance	0.25m
Max Magnification	0.22X
Autofocus	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight	330g
Diameter	73mm
Length	81mm
Weather Sealing	No
Filter Thread	67mm
Filter Notes	-
Hood Supplied	Yes
Hood Code	HB-64
Tripod Collar	No

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