{"product_id":"nikon-nikkor-28mm-f-2-8-ai-manual-focus-lens","title":"Nikon Nikkor 28mm f\/2.8 AI Manual Focus Lens","description":"\u003cp\u003eA good wide-angle lens has a way of making you notice more of what's happening around you, and the Nikon Nikkor 28mm f\/2.8 is a lovely example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its classic Nikon styling, compact design and fully manual controls, this is a lens made for photographers who enjoy taking their time and being part of the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 28mm focal length gives you a wider view than a traditional 50mm lens, making it particularly useful when you want to capture more of a scene without stepping too far back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink busy streets, interesting buildings, landscapes, travel photographs and everyday moments where the surroundings are just as important as the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's wide enough to give your photographs a sense of space, but not so wide that everything starts to feel exaggerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe f\/2.8 maximum aperture makes it a practical choice for daylight photography and a variety of everyday situations. And because it's a prime lens, there's no zoom to think about. You simply move around, find your composition and take the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing is entirely manual, with a traditional focusing ring and engraved distance markings that make it easy to get a feel for how the lens works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a particularly enjoyable way to photograph on film, where slowing down and paying attention to the frame is part of the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed for Nikon's 35mm SLR cameras, this Nikkor also offers an interesting option for photographers wanting to experiment with classic Nikon glass on a compatible digital camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile little wide-angle lens with plenty of character and a refreshingly straightforward approach to photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreet photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArchitecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryday photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental portraits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning manual focus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding a classic Nikon film kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperimenting with vintage lenses on digital cameras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nikon Nikkor 28mm f\/2.8 gives you a wider field of view than a standard 50mm lens, making it easier to include more of your surroundings in each photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a 35mm film or full-frame camera, the 28mm focal length is well suited to street scenes, landscapes, interiors and travel photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts f\/2.8 maximum aperture is useful for general photography, particularly in daylight and reasonably bright conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with many older wide-angle lenses, stopping down can improve sharpness across the frame, particularly towards the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing is entirely manual, and the aperture is adjusted using the physical ring on the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Nikon DX-format digital cameras, the field of view is approximately equivalent to 42mm on full frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility varies between Nikon camera models. Some digital cameras may require manual exposure settings or may not support metering with this lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDeveloping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lens can be used for film photography when mounted on a compatible film camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe developing process depends on the film used rather than the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, 35mm colour negative film is generally processed using C-41 chemistry, while black and white and slide films require their respective processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used on a compatible digital camera, no film developing is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48304637378614,"sku":"P450713","price":190.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/original_bfd7e5f7-0fae-495f-8591-14ac797bb125.png?v=1792980276","url":"https:\/\/www.sydneysuper8.com.au\/products\/nikon-nikkor-28mm-f-2-8-ai-manual-focus-lens","provider":"SS8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}