After the initial delay, the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Special Edition lens is now shipping and is currently in stock at Adorama in the US and at Foto Erhardt in Germany.
According to Nikon, both the regular and the SE lenses are identical, the only difference is the external design:
| Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) | Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 | ||
| Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| $297 | $297 | ||
| Type | |||
| Nikon Z mount | Nikon Z mount | ||
| Format | |||
| FX/35mm | FX/35mm | ||
| Focal length | |||
| 28 mm | 28 mm | ||
| Maximum aperture | |||
| f/ 2.8 | f/ 2.8 | ||
| Minimum aperture | |||
| f/ 16 | f/ 16 | ||
| Lens construction | |||
| 9 elements in 8 groups (including 2 aspherical elements) | 9 elements in 8 groups (including 2 aspherical elements) | ||
| Angle of view | |||
| FX format: 75° DX format: 53° | FX format: 75{deg} DX format: 53{deg} | ||
| Focusing system | |||
| Internal focusing system | Internal focusing system | ||
| Minimum focus distance(measured from focal plane) | |||
| 0.19 m ( 0.63 ft) | 0.19 m ( 0.63 ft) | ||
| Maximum reproduction ratio | |||
| 0.2 x | 0.2 x | ||
| No. of diaphragm blades | |||
| 7 (rounded diaphragm opening ) | 7 (rounded diaphragm opening ) | ||
| Filter-attachment size | |||
| 52 mm (P = 0.75 mm) | 52 mm (P = 0.75 mm) | ||
| Dimensions | |||
| Approx. 71.5 mm (2.9 in.) maximum diameter x 43 mm (1.7 in.) (distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange) | Approx. 70 mm (2.8 in.) maximum diameter x 43 mm (1.7 in.) (distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange) | ||
| Weight | |||
| Approx. 160 g (5.7 oz) | Approx. 155 g (5.5 oz) | ||
| Autofocus | |||
| Yes | Yes | ||
| Internal focusing | |||
| Yes | Yes | ||
| Focusing | |||
| Auto, Manual | Auto, Manual | ||
| Supplied accessories | |||
| LC-52B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap) | LC-52B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap) | ||
| Aperture range | |||
| — | f/2.8 to 16 | ||
