Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED f/1.4-16 Fixed Zoom Camera Lens, Black

I recently purchased the Nikon 28mm f/1.4, and I’m absolutely impressed! The lens is incredibly sharp, fast, and accurate. The focal length is extremely versatile, making it a great choice for various types of photography. The build quality is excellent, and it performs flawlessly even in low-light conditions. Definitely worth every penny — highly recommended!

The 28mm lens stands out as one of the best wide-angle prime lenses available. Even at f/1.4, it maintains sharpness and produces images with distinct and pleasing characteristics. I find that it shares the same exceptional quality as the 105mm f/1.4 Nikon lens, delivering a consistently great photographic experience.

Amazing lens! I can shoot wide open and not mis-focus or worry about shallow DoF. So much nicer lens than the 35mm f/1.4 - Yes, 28mm is slightly wider so I have to adjust my composition slightly, but the images rendered by this lens are stellar.

I love this lens very much and still trying out different settings for photographing, so far very impressive with the results. Thank you.

Wide angle and beautiful low light

I'll drop the technical info here first....The differences between the 1.8 and 1.4e are:1) 1.8 has much weaker correction for SA and thus will have focus shift which will throw off the AF if you take pictures stopped down to say 5.6 and the subject is close enough to not have a large enough DOF to hide the focusing error.2) The 1.4e is much sharper in the 1.8 to 2.8 aperture range, especially in the center.3) The 1.4e has much better coma correction in the corners which will lead to better AF on objects towards the edges of the frame and better for astrophotography.4) The 1.4e has less LoCA than the 1.8, although it is far from APO itself.5) The 1.4e has better flare/ghosting handling than 1.8. You obviously pay more for those extra ED elements and aspherical elements which give you the better performance mentioned above. Whether you see the difference is dependent on the type of shot and whether that extra performance is worth it to you.The 1.8G is a tricky lens. It produces smooth images and is a relative steal. I do agree, the focus shift on the 1.8G was very hard for me to figure out, when I owned it. I owned it twice, too. Actually, I don't know that it can be tamed.On the other hand the 1.4E doesn't have any odd curve at all. In fact, it is easily the most enjoyable 1.2 or 1.4 lens I've ever used or owned, with regard to focus shift and shooting wide open. And I've had the following: 24 1.4L II, 35 1.4L, 35 1.4L II, 35 1.4 sigma art, 35 1.4G, 50 1.2L, 58 1.4G, 85 1.2L II, 85 1.4G, 105 1.4E. The 105 1.4E easily comes in second for easiest 1.2 or 1.4 lens to shoot wide open. So it must be in the new technology that Nikon is using.Anyone intrigued by the 28mm 1.4E should definitely start with the 1.8G for a few months. Just to make sure he/she likes the focal length. I've said that before, but it's worth repeating... people buy a lens, and soon say "I can't get used to this FL". And 28mm is one of those. 24/28/35/50/85, love it or hate it! But I'd say 24/28 are the toughest for folks.I think for me, I love the ability to shoot wide open, so comfortably. No curve to manage. Wide open & SHARP! But I also love the versatility. I have a 2 year old. So while I prefer to just use a backup lens, like my 50mm 1.8G when I'm shooting at home, there are times when I am indoors and want something wider. 35 is not wide enough for indoors, for me. The 28mm is nice here.For shooting groups, professionally, the 28mm is a better choice there. It came in handy at a wedding Friday night. We were stuck on a small dock, and the 35 wouldn't have worked, literally. We would have been forced to use a 24-70.Size/Weight wise, the 28E is just a tick longer and heavier than a 35 1.4G. And a little longer than the 28G, and a LOT heavier. Except when you're weighing the cost.Finally, the 28E is just flat out the best lens in it's class. It's ED and then some, it's FL. It's going to be better on a D800/810 body with all those megapixels. And so it's future proof and ready for the D850.If you're on a budget, the 35mm 1.4G at $950 to $1050 used is an amazing professional lens. The 28mm 1.8G is an amazing wide angle for the money. If I were a pro, I'd get the 35 1.4G if money were tight, and skip the 28mm 1.8G, but that's just my opinion.The E lenses are a HUGE success. The 105, the 28, the 70-200. I've had them all. They are without a doubt, superior to their peers. Nikon's new slogan should be, you gotta pay to play. Because, the new E glass is without a doubt pricey. If you feel that they are not "better" - you are just either not taking enough time to recognize and appreciate it. Or you're just thinking with your wallet, which is absolutely fine!!With all of that said, if you're asking if it's worth it, it's probably not. $1,995 USD is crazy money, to spend on a wide angle prime.p.s. I shoot with a D810 and D750. I love this lens on either. It required ZERO AF tune adjustments, which other than the 70-200E, has never happened for me.

First, this lens is not cheap. I initially laughed at the idea that anyone would spend so much on a 28mm prime. Later, after looking through my Lightroom metadata I realized that I used my 28mm 1.8G lens more than any other. I also learned that I used my 24 - 70mm 2.8G lens even less. So I decided to Do the Dew, sell those, and buy this.I shoot professionally on the side. It's not a full-time job. Having said that, I wanted a lens that would up the image quality of the already impressive 28mm 1.8G but with a better build, better handing in back light situations, and fast (but quiet) focus. Does this lens deliver?Yes. If you're a fan of the 28mm focal length you'll love this lens. It balances well on my D750 (even without a grip). It's incredibly fast to focus, and (generally) finds focus well in harsh back lighting. Additionally, fringing is much better handled than the 1.8G. Bokeh is very pleasing (if you're into that for wide lenses), but color and contrast are absolutely stellar.This has become my go-to lens for anything which doesn't require a specific "look". It's not cheap, but if it's going to be the lens that's always on your camera, it's worth the money. If not, the 1.8G is a great piece of glass for a fraction of the cost.If I could give 4.5 stars I would (docking a half star for the expense).

Center sharpness is exceptional - as good as any lens I've ever used. With a d850, the lens is able to keep up with the huge demands of this sensor - which will quickly expose weaknesses in lenses. AF accuracy is exceptional. Colors are excellent - a bit cooler than the 35G, but nicer to my eyes. Bokeh is excellent. I'm using this primarily for portraits and, for this at least, the lens is essentially perfect.Build is fine - modern Nikon. Plastic shell, but it's high quality plastic and it keeps the lens light. That said, it doesn't have the kind of 5 star build you'd get out of something like a Summilux.Overall, this lens compliments the 105 f/1.4 beautifully well. It has a virtually identical rending of color, with similar sharpness and excellent bokeh.The 28mm 1.4, along with the 105 1.4, is one of the finest lenses I've ever used. Highly recommended.