Nikon Nikkor Z 28 mm f/2.8 (SE) review - Summary

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Nikon Nikkor Z 28 mm f/2.8 (SE)

1 February 2022

Maciej Latałło

11. Summary

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Pros:

very good resolution in the frame centre,
sensible image quality on the edge of the APS-C/DX sensor,
negligible longitudinal chromatic aberration,
slight lateral chromatic aberration,
lack of problems with spherical aberration,
low astigmatism,
moderate vignetting on the APS-C/DX sensor,
sensible performance against bright light,
out-of-focus images are pleasing to the eye, especially for a lens with such parameters,
quick, silent and accurate autofocus.

Cons:

distinct vignetting on full frame,
a bit too pronounced coma at the maximum relative aperture,
plastic barrel and mount.

In the case of the Nikkor Z 28 mm f/2.8 you deal with a long list of assets and just several flaws, all of them easy to predict so they shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. If you add to that a sensible price, reaching now $300, moderate dimensions, and weight, you get a quite interesting offer. I think many photographers might be tempted to give the tested lens a chance and they won't be disappointed; in return they might get very successful photos.