Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED 28mm
The f/1.4 maximum aperture combined with three aspherical and two ED elements delivers exceptional sharpness and contrast even wide open, with Nano Crystal Coatings effectively suppressing flare. Its weather-sealed, 645g build houses a fast Silent Wave Motor for reliable autofocus, making it a durable tool for demanding environments. This lens is best for professional event and wedding photographers who need a bright, wide-angle prime with robust build quality for low-light, full-frame F-mount work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong macro (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 77 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 280 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.9 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED 28mm | Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM | Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO | 7Artisans AF135mm F1.8 | Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 16-28mm | 58mm | 135mm | 45mm | 75-300mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 645 | 454 | 590 | - | 230 | 423 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | STM | - | STM | Autofocus | MSC |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | - | telephoto | - | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED 28mm | 54.6 | 41.2 | 58.6 | 74.5 | 86 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 61 | 38 |
| Canon RF RF16-28mm F2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 73.2 | 78.1 | 93.1 | 22.6 | 68.7 | 58.9 | 98.5 |
| Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro APO Compare | 54.6 | 93.7 | 44.7 | 94.5 | 58.2 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 39.3 | 38 |
| 7Artisans AF135mm F1.8 Compare | 87 | 51.8 | 58.9 | 50.2 | 91.3 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 31.9 | 83.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 45mm f/2.8 DG Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 81.3 | 11.8 | 18.4 | 85.8 | 33.6 | 0 | 38 |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II Compare | 54.6 | 14.5 | 59.7 | 44.1 | 87 | 22.6 | 87.9 | 14.1 | 38 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.jp 1 offer From ¥230,297
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Usage Scores
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