Nikon AF 28mm f/2.8D Review

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Introduction

Released back in 1994 the Nikkor AF 28mm f/2.8D is one of the older AF lenses in Nikon's lens lineup. I originally purchased this lens to get a DX equivalent to a 50mm prime, unfortunately the performance on this lens did not meet my expectations. 28mm lenses have been in Nikons lens lineup since 1959, and you would think by now that they know how to make them. Unfortunately it seem that they still struggle with the 28mm primes, apart from the AF 28mm f/1.4 that is.

Specifications

Lens Construction: 6 Elements in 6 groups

Picture Angle: 74 degrees (35mm), 53 degrees (DX)

Filter Size: 52mm

Nikon Lens Hood: HN-2

Included Accessories: 52mm lens cap, rear cap

Size and weight: 2.6 x 1.8 inches(65x45mm), 7.4 oz(205g).

Diaphragm: 7 bladed

price from: $ 209.95 USD

Manufacturers web site: http://www.nikon.com/

Drawbacks

• Distortion. This lens shows quite a bit of barrel distortion
• Sharpness. This lens is quite a bit softer then the 17-35mm f/2.8 @ 28, to soft for my liking

Verdict

One of the cheapest primes nikon makes,and one of the oldest AF primes. It`s long over due that Nikon upgrades this lens, even better bring back the AF 28mm f/1.4. The performance of this lens is not of a Pro grade, you will be better of with the AF 35mm then the 28mm, if you want a equivalent of a 50mm prime on a DX Dslr.

Nikon D2H, 28mm @ 1/250sec f/5.6

Nikon D2H, 28mm f/2.8 @ 1/500sec f/2.8

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