Lens · prime
Nikkor 28mm f/2 AI-S
Nikon · 1981-2005
Discontinued35mm
Nikkor 28mm f/2 AI-S: 9 elements in 8 groups, 7 aperture blades, 0.25m minimum focus, 52mm filter thread, 345g.
- Focal length
- 28mm
- Max aperture
- f/2
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 8
Known for
- Street photography
- Environmental portraits
- Documentary
- Low light wide-angle
Considerations
- Soft corners wide open
- Some distortion
- Manual focus and aperture (Ai/Ai-S F-mount)
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)3, level 3 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast4, level 4 of 5
Flare resistance3, level 3 of 5
CA control3, level 3 of 5
Vignetting control3, level 3 of 5
Distortion control3, level 3 of 5
Bokeh: Pleasant, smooth
Rendering: Character wide open, sharp stopped down
Colour: Neutral
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Common issues
- Focus ring wear
- CRC mechanism stiffness
Buying guide
Check CRC mechanism works smoothly through the focus range. Check aperture blade operation and focus smoothness, and inspect the glass for haze, fungus or cleaning marks.
Specifications
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Min Focus | 0.25m |
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Weight | 345g |
Optical design
| Formula | Retrofocus |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Coating | NIC (Nikon) |
| Special | CRC (Close Range Correction) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £300 - £450
- Mint
- ~£550
Indicative, no dated source.