Nikon has announced the next product in its Z-mount roadmap — Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8. On a full-frame camera like new Z9you get a 28mm wide angle view, whereas on a DX format camera like Z50, you’ll get a 42mm equivalent view. The lens is optically identical to the 28mm f/2.8 Special Edition, classically designed to match Z fc.
While the Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 isn’t a particularly interesting lens for underwater photography, since the 28mm doesn’t offer a wide enough field of view to get up close to large subjects, it should work well with optical conversion. study like Nauticam WACP-1. This 0.36x wide-angle converter is designed to combine with the 28mm lens, effectively becoming a 10mm lens with a 130° field of view — a much more useful tool for underwater photography.
Shipping in December, the Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 will retail for $300.
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NIKON ISSUES NIKKOR Z 28MM F/2.8 FOR NIKON Z MOUNTAIN SYSTEM
Smallest, lightest NIKKOR Z Prime lens that’s affordable and portable
MELVILLE, NY (November 17, 2021) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8, a compact and lightweight prime for Nikon Z-series cameras. This fast aperture, wide-angle lens is small enough to take anywhere and is ideal for everyday snaps, group portraits, landscapes, cityscapes and more.
With a total length of approximately 1.7 inches (43mm) and a weight of approximately 5.46 oz (155g), this lens is the smallest and lightestfirst among the NIKKOR Z prime lenses. The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 is also a great lens for close-up photography, with a minimum focus distance of just 0.63 ft (0.19m), helping to Take detailed photos and videos of food, crafts, fashion and more made simple. Because it’s also incredibly compact, affordable, and versatile, this new lens will appeal to users of both full-frame and DX-format Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras.
Key features of the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8:
- The smallest and lightest NIKKOR Z prime lens to date, with a length of approx. 1.7 inches (43mm) and weight approx. 5.46 oz (155g).
- The fast f/2.8 maximum aperture allows for a shallow depth of field with beautiful bokeh as well as exceptional low-light capabilities, even when shooting manually.
- When mounted on a DX-format camera, such as the Nikon Z fc or Z 50, the focal length becomes native 42mm (35mm equivalent [135] Format).
- Minimum focus distance of approx. 0.63 ft (0.19m) allows users to get close to their subject for dynamic photography.
- The adoption of a multi-point focus system enables natural rendering across the entire shooting range, as well as fast and precise AF control, while maintaining a smaller body size.
- Designed with dustproof and drip-proof performance in mind2 so it can be taken anywhere with greater confidence.
- Functions such as aperture and exposure compensation can be assigned to the control ring.
- Thoughtfully developed for video recording with ultra-quiet operation, effective breathing compensation and stable exposure.
- The lens is aesthetically different from the previously announced NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE by its modern black finish.
Pricing and Availability
The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 lens will be available in the market in December 2021 with a suggested retail price (SRP) of $299.95*. For more information on the latest Nikon products, including other NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire Z series camera collection, please visit nikonusa.com.
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- Among the NIKKOR Z prime lenses for mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses, available as of November 17, 2021.
- Thorough anti-dust and anti-drip capabilities are not guaranteed in all situations or in all conditions.
Specifications, equipment and release date are subject to change without any notice or obligation by the manufacturer.
* SRP (Suggested Retail Price) is listed as a recommendation only. Actual prices are determined by the dealer and are subject to change at any time.
