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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G

Lens for Nikon F · Announced April 2012

Official site on nikonusa.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

  • Full frame lens
  • Wide

Typically $697 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · in stock

$696.95

at Camera Wholesalers3% above its 30-day average

Launch RRP
$699.95Best new is 0% under
Compare with AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED
  • Focal length: 28mm, Full frame lens
  • Max aperture: f/1.8
  • Optical stabilisation: None
  • Autofocus motor: SWM
  • Weight: 330 g
  • Max magnification: 0.22×, Focuses to 0.25 m

AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G overview

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G is a 28mm f/1.8 prime for full-frame cameras on Nikon F, announced by Nikon in April 2012. 18 cameras we track take it without an adapter.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits low light.

New, it sells for $696.95 in the United States (Camera Wholesalers). It launched at $699.95.

Worth comparing it with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED, Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro and Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe.

Where to buy the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G in United States

More used Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.

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Things to know

  • 28mm prime, f/1.8.
  • Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
  • Autofocus (SWM motor); no optical stabilisation.
  • 330 g; 73 × 80.5 mm; 67mm filters.
  • Focuses down to 0.25 m, up to 0.22× magnification.
  • No used body-only listings at the stores we track in United States today: check eBay and the Used filter.

Good for

  • Low light (f/1.8)

From the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G's published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in the UK: about 23% under the US price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G in each market, with an approximate conversion into USD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United States(you)$696.95—
United KingdomCheapest£399≈ $534£334.80≈ $448
Europe—€280.90≈ $314
AustraliaA$999≈ $686A$415≈ $285
Singapore——

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Used: what it should be worth

We've seen used AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G prices on 3 days so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.

AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 17 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between $444.77 and $696.95. Latest typical used $444.77. Latest lowest new $696.95.17 Oct6 Nov$696.95$444.77
Typical used Lowest new
MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Nov 2026$349.99$444.77$444.773

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

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AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G specifications

Optics

Focal length
28mm
35mm equivalent
28mm (full frame)
Maximum aperture
f/1.8
Minimum aperture
f/16
Made for
Full frame
Elements / groups
11 / 9
Aperture blades
7
Closest focus
0.25 m
Max magnification
0.22×

Focus & handling

Autofocus
Yes (SWM)
Optical stabilisation
No
Weather sealed
—
Internal zoom
—
Aperture ring
No
Teleconverter compatible
No

Size & weight

Weight
330 g
Diameter × length
73 × 80.5 mm
Filter thread
67 mm

Cameras it fits

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Nikon D6

Nikon

D6

Full frame · 20.8 MP · 2020

  • 4K 30p
  • Weather sealed
New from $6,496.95Used from $3,898.10at 3 storesLaunch RRP $6,499.95
Nikon D780

Nikon

D780

Full frame · 24.5 MP · 2020

  • 4K 30p
  • Weather sealed
New from $1,490Used from $666at 3 storesLaunch RRP $2,299
Nikon D3500

Nikon

D3500

APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2018

  • 1080p video
  • 5 fps
Discontinued
Nikon D850

Nikon

D850

Full frame · 45.7 MP · 2017

  • 4K 30p
  • Weather sealed
New from $1,999.95Used from $1,199at 3 storesLaunch RRP $3,299
Nikon D7500

Nikon

D7500

APS-C · 20.9 MP · 2017

  • 4K 30p
  • Weather sealed
New from $696.95Used from $877.32at 3 storesLaunch RRP $1,249
Nikon D5600

Nikon

D5600

APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2016

  • 1080p video
  • 5 fps
Kit from $846.95no body-only price today