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Nikon AF NIKKOR 28mm f/2.8 D Autofocus Lens {52}

Model #246549

$164.00

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Nikon 28mm f/2.8 D: a workhorse wide-angle for F-mount shooters.

At 28mm on a full-frame body, this lens sits in that practical middle ground between a standard wide and an ultra-wide, wide enough to work a tight interior or a sweeping landscape, but controlled enough that straight lines at the edges stay honest. The f/2.8 maximum aperture gives you genuine low-light reach without the bulk of faster glass, and the D-type designation means it passes distance information to the camera body for more accurate matrix and flash metering.

The 52mm filter thread is a well-established size that makes it easy to share polarizers and ND filters across a kit without step-up rings. On a DX body the field of view shifts to roughly equivalent of 42mm, landing in a classic street-photography focal length. The autofocus is driven by the camera body's screw-drive motor, so it works with any F-mount body that carries an AF motor.

This is a proven design with a track record across film and digital bodies alike. For the money, it gives F-mount photographers a fast-enough, light, and optically capable prime that earns its place on the camera every day.

Who It's For

Documentary and street photographers working on full-frame F-mount bodies get a 28mm angle of view that keeps subjects in context without exaggerating perspective. Travel shooters benefit from the compact size and 52mm filter thread, which plays nicely with a shared filter set. Film photographers still running F-mount bodies will appreciate the D-type metering data for accurate multi-segment and TTL flash exposure. DX shooters get a near-normal 42mm equivalent that works well for everyday and reportage work.

Key Features

28mm focal length on full-frame, f/2.8 maximum aperture
Nikon F-mount with autofocus (body motor required)
D-type distance coupling for accurate metering
52mm filter thread
Proven optical design for film and digital bodies
Light enough for everyday carry

FAQ

What's the field of view on a DX body?: Roughly 42mm equivalent, putting it squarely in classic street-photography territory.
Does this lens work with older Nikon film bodies?: Yes. The AF motor lives in the camera body, so it pairs with any F-mount body that has an autofocus motor.
Can I share filters across my kit with this lens?: The 52mm thread is a standard size, so polarizers and ND filters carry over without step-up rings.
Is f/2.8 fast enough for low light?: It gives genuine low-light reach without the weight and cost of faster glass.
How does the D-type designation affect metering?: It passes distance information to the camera body, which improves matrix and flash metering accuracy.
What kind of straight-line distortion should I expect at the edges?: The design keeps edge lines controlled for a wide-angle lens - not distortion-free, but honest.

Specification	Value
Focal Length	28mm
Max Aperture	f/2.8
Mount	Nikon F (AF)
Filter Thread	52mm

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Brand Name	Nikon
Filter Size	52mm
Focus Type	Autofocus (camera motor)
Lens Mount	Nikon F Mount D Type
Lens Type	Wide-Angle
Max Focal Length	28mm
Min Focal Length	28mm