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

The NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 starts from £239 in the UK, available new at 2 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

£239 new

Used from £137 (eBay)

Available at 2 retailers

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RetailerPrice

New

Clifton Cameras

£239

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eBay

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£240

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Wex Photo Video

£244

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Used

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£137

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Value & Depreciation

£249

Launch price

→

£239

Today

Value drop

Over ~5 years, this lens has cost roughly £2/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year lenses in its class.

Core

Released

2021

Focal Length

28mm

Aperture

f/2.8

Compatible Mount

Nikon Z-mount

Dimensions

70mm diameter × 43.5mm length

Weight

155g

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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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

7.3

Food

4.2

Architecture

6.1

Astrophotography

5.3

Underwater

5.5

✅ Great For

🌆

Street 8.0 Strong on portability, focal length and value for money. A natural 28mm perspective, compact size, and quiet AF make this an ideal Z-mount street prime at a very accessible price.

📷

Casual 7.3 Strong on value for money, portability and focal length.

✈️

Travel 7.2 Strong on portability, weather sealing and value for money. At 145g it barely adds weight to any bag — an ideal lightweight companion for Z30 and Zfc travel kits.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

🍽️

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 →