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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE

A cheap, pocketable retro-styled prime paired visually with the Zf/Zfc — optically identical to the standard black Z 28mm f/2.8, so the SE premium buys silver FM2-era styling and a knurled control ring, not better image quality. A popular walkaround choice for street and travel shooters.

Starting from
£229 new
Available at 2 retailers
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video
£229
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Core
Released
2021
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
28mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
71.5mm x 43mm
Weight
160g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor (STM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.20x
Min. Focus Distance
0.19m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.4
Street
8.0
Travel
7.2
Wedding & Events
5.6
Vlogging & Video
6.2
Filmmaking
5.1
Documentary
5.7
Landscape
7.0
Casual
7.4
Food
4.2
Architecture
6.1
Astrophotography
5.3
Underwater
5.5
✅ Great For
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Street 8.0 Strong on portability, focal length and value for money. Small, light and unobtrusive with retro styling that suits the Zf/Zfc.
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Casual 7.4 Strong on value for money, portability and focal length.
✈️
Travel 7.2 Strong on portability, weather sealing and value for money. An easy pocketable prime for everyday travel shooting.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Food 4.2 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE