What is the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 best used for?

Street, Travel, Vlogging & Video.

How much does the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 cost in the UK?

The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 starts from £244 in the UK, available across 3 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Nikon

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8

Name: NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8
Brand: Nikon
Availability: InStock

Nikon's most affordable Z-mount prime — a compact, lightweight 28mm that makes the most of the Z system's large mount diameter at a budget-friendly price point. It delivers excellent sharpness for its size and cost, with a natural wide-angle perspective that works brilliantly for street, travel, and everyday photography. The ideal first prime upgrade for Z30, Zfc, and Z50 owners.

GearFrame's Take

The most affordable way into Z-mount primes — surprisingly sharp and compact, perfect as a first prime for crop-sensor Nikon Z shooters.

Starting from

£244 new

Available at 3 retailers

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£244

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Core

Released

2021

Aperture

f/2.8 (max aperture)

Compatible Mount

Nikon Z-mount

Dimensions

70mm diameter × 43.5mm length

Weight

145g

Weather Sealed

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

STM stepping motor — quiet and smooth for video

Optical IS

None (relies on body VR)

Min. Focus Distance

19cm minimum focus distance

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7 cameras compatible with the Nikon Z-mount mount.

GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Street

9.0

Travel

9.0

Vlogging & Video

7.0

✅ Great For

🏙️

Street A natural 28mm perspective, compact size, and quiet AF make this an ideal Z-mount street prime at a very accessible price.

✈️

Travel At 145g it barely adds weight to any bag — an ideal lightweight companion for Z30 and Zfc travel kits.

🎬

Vlogging & Video Wide perspective and near-silent STM AF make it a capable, affordable video prime for Z-mount vloggers.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →