The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE Lens with UV Filter Kitfrom Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE Lens with UV Filter Kitis an ultra-compact and lightweight FX-format prime lens with a traditional Nikon heritage design. This Special Edition lens inherits its design from the classic NIKKOR lenses released around the same time as the Nikon FM2 film SLR camera, with features that faithfully reproduce the designs of that time, such as knurling, and a prominent control ring. The lens is designed to be a versatile wide-angle lens well-suited to a range of subjects, including landscape, architecture, and reportage. With an f/2.8 max aperture, this fast, bright lens offers beautiful details at a standard focal length. Complementing the optical design, a multi-focus system, which employs two stepping motors, helps to realize impressively fast, accurate, and quiet focus performance, along with full-time manual focus override, to suit both stills and video needs. Additionally, a programmable control ring can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings. It makes for a great carry-around lens for spontaneous moments at any time of day.

Z-Mount Lens/FX Format    42mm (35mm Equivalent on APS-C)    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16    Dual Stepping Motor AF System    Super Integrated Lens Coating    Minimum Focus Distance: 7.56"    Programmable Control Ring    Dust- and Moisture- Sealed Construction    Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm    52mm UV Filter

Compatible with FX and DX format Nikon Z-Series mirrorless cameras

The control ring rotates to control focusing, aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation

Two fast stepping autofocus motors operate in near silence. the internal focus lens features a rear-focus design that divides the elements into specific lens groups, with only the rear lens group moving for focusing for faster, smoother operation. The position of the focus groups is precisely controlled, resulting in extremely accurate and high-speed AF control

Enables an easy transition from autofocus to manual during AF operation

The position of the focus groups is precisely controlled, resulting in extremely accurate and high-speed AF control. Also, by effectively reducing aberrations, superb imaging performance is delivered across the entire shooting range including close distances.

Multilayer lens coating achieves high transmittance in a wider wavelength range. This coating system effectively reduces the ghost and flare effects that are likely to occur in backlit situations, helping you achieve high-contrast images with rich gradation. Ghost and flare effects caused by internal reflections particular to digital cameras are also effectively minimized for outstanding color balance and reproduction capability, superb optical performance.

9 Elements in 8 Groups, 1 aspherical element

7 Rounded blades

FX Format: 75°

DX Format: 53°

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. is this a dx or fx lens? it states on your website that it is fx format.

A: This is a full frame format Z mount lens which can be used on both DX or FX Z mount bodies.

Q: 2. How good is the dust- and moisture- sealed construction?

A: Nikon lists this lens as Dust and moisture sealed construction. Not designed like most lenses for hard rain.

Q: 3. What lens cap should I buy to replace one I lost?

A: The replacement lens cap for the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens is the Nikon LC-46B 46mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap: https://bhpho.to/4dGGa5T. Or, as an alternative, you can use the Sensei 46mm Center Pinch Snap-On Lens Cap: https://bhpho.to/4f4D4cK.

Q: 4. What size UV filter will fit on this lens?

A: Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens accepts 43 mm screw in filters.

Q: 5. Does this lens have VR? The specs on BH website says yes, but the title on the page makes no mention of VR. I dont believe a wide angle lens needs VR.

A: This lens does not have built-in image stabilization.

Q: 6. Will this lens work with Nikon ES-2 Film Adapter? Have asked before but got 2 replies ie Yes/No. Have seen an early review of this lens and said it does work with it. Please will a B&H Staff person confirm.

A: As per Nikon, the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens is compatible with the Nikon ES-2 Film Adapter.

Q: 7. Does anyone make a square lens hood that will fit on the 28mm Z mount lens?

A: Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) Lens has a 52mm front thread. You can use a low-profile circular or petal shape lens hood. The lens does not have a bayonet mount for a dedicated lens hood nor there is a square lens hood with a 52mm clip or screw-on option.

Q: 8. What's the Maximum Magnification used as a DX lens?

A: Regarding the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens, the maximum magnification would be 1:1.

Q: 9. What does the SE stand for?

A: SE stands for Special Edition. The Nikon 28mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Z Lens (SE) inherits its design from the classic NIKKOR lenses released around the same time as the Nikon FM2 film SLR camera, with features that faithfully reproduce the designs of that time, such as knurling, and a prominent control ring.

Q: 10. on a z6 would this lens go into the crop mode or stay full frame? it's confusing.

A: The, Nikon 28mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Z Lens (SE) is a full frame lens. So, on a full frame Z mount camera it will be 28mm.