Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) Lens

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) Lens
Special Edition Ultra-Compact Prime – Heritage FM2 Design Language, Dual-Motor Multi-Focus Array & Custom Control Ring
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) is a beautifully styled, ultra-compact “pancake” wide-angle prime lens designed natively for full-frame (FX-format) and crop-sensor (DX-format) Z-mount mirrorless cameras. This Special Edition (SE) optic features a striking heritage outer barrel design that faithfully recreates the classic aesthetics of vintage manual-focus Nikkor lenses from the era of the legendary Nikon FM2 film SLR camera—complete with retro font markings, classic barrel knurling, and a prominent control ring. Delivering a versatile 28mm wide-angle perspective (or a natural 42mm equivalent field of view on DX-format bodies), this lightweight street prime is an exceptional carry-around companion for spontaneous daily reportage, expansive architecture, and candid travel photography.

Behind its vintage outer profile, the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) is packed with modern imaging technology. It features a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture that facilitates working in available ambient lighting while providing excellent control over depth of field. To ensure razor-sharp image quality from close-up ranges to infinity, the lens utilizes an advanced internal Multi-Focus System driven by two synchronized stepping motors (STM). This rear-focus configuration delivers blistering, near-silent autofocus tracking and effectively suppresses optical aberrations, while premium Super Integrated Coatings keep frame contrast high during backlit shooting.

Key Features & Optical Architecture
Retro Heritage Special Edition (SE) Styling: Inherits the classic physical hallmarks of vintage manual Nikkors, showcasing an authentic retro look with specific barrel knurling and tactile accenting designed to match Nikon’s heritage mirrorless bodies.

Versatile Wide-Angle Perspective: Provides a broad 75° angle of view on full-frame FX sensors—perfect for street snapshots, landscapes, and documentary work—and tightens to a natural 53° (42mm equivalent) field of view on DX-format bodies.

Dual-Motor Multi-Focus System: Employs an internal rear-focus layout driven by two ultra-quiet stepping motors (STM). This configuration precisely syncs separate glass groups to deliver high-speed autofocus while drastically cutting down aberrations at close working distances.

Super Integrated Lens Coating (SIC): A multi-layer optical coating that maximizes light transmittance across a wide wavelength spectrum, effectively suppressing internal reflections, ghosting, and lens flare to secure rich contrast and accurate color balance.

Customizable Programmable Control Ring: Features a prominent, smoothly damped command ring that can be assigned via the camera body to intuitively manage manual focusing, electronic aperture tracking, ISO sensitivity, or exposure compensation.

Auto-Priority Manual (A/M) Focus Mode: Allows for an instantaneous, seamless transition from automated tracking to manual focus override by simply rotating the control ring during active AF operations.

Aspherical Lens Architecture: Incorporates one aspherical glass element into its 9-element optical design to reduce spherical aberrations and maintain edge-to-edge frame resolution.

Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm: Outfitted with a seven-blade circular aperture array to render smooth, natural out-of-focus background elements and a pleasing bokeh transition.

Technical Specifications
Lens Classification: Special Edition Ultra-Compact Wide-Angle Prime

Lens Mount Type: Nikon Z-Mount Native

Format Compatibility: Full-Frame FX & Crop-Sensor DX

Focal Length: 28mm (35mm DX Equivalent: Approx. 42mm)

Maximum Aperture: f/2.8

Minimum Aperture: f/16

Optical Formula Construction: 9 Elements in 8 Groups (Includes 1 Aspherical Element)

Diaphragm Design: 7-Blade Rounded Iris Matrix

Angle of View Boundaries: FX-Format: 75° / DX-Format: 53°

Focusing Configuration: Internal Rear-Focus Multi-System (Dual STM Motors)

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 2.81 x 1.69 inches / 71.5 x 43.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 5.6 oz / 160 g