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    Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 Ai

    4.7
    (1 reviews)
    Optical: 5.0
    Mechanical: 5.0
    Value: 4.3
    Focal Length
    28mm
    Aperture
    f/2-22
    Mount
    Nikon DX, Nikon FX
    Weight
    351g
    Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 Ai is a manual focus wide angle lens for full frame cameras.

    Optical design

    Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value

    Physical characteristics

    59 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 351 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, presents numerous filter possibilities.

    Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 Ai purchase historyStable

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 34 months of tracked sales — pay around the $229.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $229.50
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $270.00
    All-time low
    $39.00
    Latest sale
    $227.00

    Best deals

    549 of 1085 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $229.50 fair value.

    • Oct 20, 2024$39.00$-190.50 / typical
    • Feb 12, 2025$49.00$-180.50 / typical
    • Feb 12, 2025$50.00$-179.50 / typical
    • Feb 12, 2025$51.00$-178.50 / typical
    • Nov 3, 2024$53.00$-176.50 / typical

    Auction insight

    1 of 1 auction closes (100%) landed below the $229.50 fair value — averaging $2.00 under. All-time auction floor: $227.50.

    eBay Auctions

    Technical Specifications

    Optical
    Focal Length28mm
    Aperturef/2-22
    Min Focus Distance0.3m
    FocusingManual Focus
    Physical
    Weight351g
    Length59mm
    Filter Thread52mm
    MountNikon DX, Nikon FX
    FormatFull frame

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    Reviews

    Beatrice Rizzo4.7/5

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 Ai?

    Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 Ai is a camera lens with 28mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2/22, for the Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 351g.

    What mount is the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 Ai compatible with?

    Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 Ai uses a Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount and supports the Full frame format.

    How much does the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 Ai cost?

    Based on recent eBay sold listings the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 Ai typically sells for around $39.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

    Is the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 Ai a good lens?

    Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 Ai has a community rating of 4.7/5 from 1 review(s).

    Which lenses are similar to the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2 Ai?

    Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 Z, Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/1.4 D, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4 G ED.

    Current Pricing

    Latest Price
    €227.00
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    Review Summary

    Overall Rating
    4.7
    Optical5.0/5
    Mechanical5.0/5
    Value4.3/5
    Bokeh4.3/5
    Usability5.0/5
    Based on 3 reviewers

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