Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon 28mm f/1.4E
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Release Date: 2017-05-31
MSRP Price: $1999.95
Made in: Thailand
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: A fast and versatile wide-angle prime, the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED from Nikon is a flexible lens designed for FX-format F-mount DSLRs. Pairing with the comfortable focal length is the bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, which benefits working in low-light conditions and also offers increased control over depth of field. The optical construction utilizes extra low-dispersion glass to correct chromatic aberrations and color fringing for notable clarity and color fidelity, and a Nano Crystal Coat has also been applied to suppress lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast when working in strong lighting conditions.
Photography Life Review Summary: Nikon stuffed the 28mm f/1.4E with everything in its arsenal to make it an outstanding lens and it certainly paid off – I am sure that for many years in the future, it will be regarded as one of Nikon’s finest. And that’s what I expected to see from this lens in the first place…after-all, the Nikon 28mm f/1.4D it replaced had always received high praises from photographers all over the world, so it had to live up to those expectations. Read the full Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED Review by Photography Life.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Full Frame / APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.17x |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 53° |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 75° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 14 |
| Lens Groups | 11 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (Rounded) |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 2 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| Nano Crystal Coat | Yes |
| Super Integrated Coat (SIC) | Yes |
| Fluorine Coating | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.92 ft. (0.28m) from focal plane |
| Electronic Diaphragm | Yes |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 3.2 in. (83 mm) x 3.9 in. (100.5 mm) |
| Weight | 22.8 oz. (645 g) |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | LC-77 Snap-On Front Lens Cap 77mm, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, HB-83 Bayonet Lens Hood, CL-1118 Soft Lens Case |
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I’m seriously thinking of purchasing this lens before I go to Lord Howe Island as it it’s resolution and other characteristics make it a prime choice “ if you will forgive the pun “!
I figure it would be useful in Mountain photography as well as street photography and would be a great lens to take “ as I work through my travel “ bucket list “..!
Hi, I really do like your reviews very much and wonder if you will also do one about this lens. I have it in the moment on loan from NPS for two weeks and find the results superb. With best wishes and thanks for all your amazing work!!
Can’t wait until you guys do a real world test of my most used wide angle focal lenght. I really love this focal lenght. It’s wide and tells a story without being so wide as to loose the subject. For me it is a very versatile focal lenght.