Refurbished Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G Wide Angle Lens

NikonSKU: JAA13551

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Refurbished Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G Wide Angle Lens

  • F-Mount Lens/ FX Format
  • Aperture range of f/1.8 to f/16
  • Two aspherical elements
  • Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings
  • Silent Wave Motor AF System
  • Rounded 7-blade diaphragm

A flexible wide-angle prime, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f1.8 G mixes a comfortable, broad field of view with a relatively compact design. A bright f1.8 maximum aperture excels in difficult light conditions and also affords control over the depth of field for isolating subjects. The optical design includes a pair of aspherical elements, which help to suppress distortion and spherical aberrations in order to realize high sharpness, even illumination, and accurate rendering.

Also benefitting image quality, both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to control flare and ghosting for improved contrast and colour accuracy. Additionally, complementing the imaging capabilities, a Silent Wave Motor affords fast and precise autofocus performance, along with full-time manual focus override, to benefit both stills and video applications.

This wide-angle 28mm lens is designed for FX-format F-mount cameras, however, it can also be used with DX models where it provides a 42mm equivalent focal length.

Bright f1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also affords control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques.

Two aspherical elements are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to realize sharp imagery with accurate rendering.

Both a Nano Crystal Coat and a Super Integrated Coating have been applied to individual elements to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for improved contrast and colour accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions.

Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. A Rear Focusing System is also used, where only the rear lens group is moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster-focusing speeds.

The rounded seven-blade diaphragm promotes a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.

Focal length 28mm
Maximum aperture f/1.8
Minimum aperture f/16
Lens construction 11 elements in 9 groups (including 2 aspherical lens elements and lens elements with Nano Crystal Coat)
Angle of view 75° (53° with Nikon DX format)
Minimum focus distance 0.25 m/0.82 ft (from focal plane)
Maximum reproduction ratio 0.22x
No. of diaphragm blades 7 (rounded)
Filter attachment size 67mm
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) Approximately 73 x 80.5 mm/2.9 x 3.2 in.
Weight Approximately 330 g/11.6 oz
Supplied accessories 67 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-64, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0915

 

Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.

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