Compact Nikon AF wide-angle at 28mm with D-type metering, affordable autofocus wide prime for the F-mount system.
The Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D is a compact autofocus wide-angle prime for the Nikon F-mount with D-type distance information for optimised 3D Matrix metering. The 28mm perspective provides the classic wide-angle view for street, landscape, and documentary photography with the convenience of autofocus.
The D designation communicates lens-to-subject distance to compatible Nikon bodies, enabling more accurate 3D Matrix metering calculations. The optical design delivers sharp images with Nikon's characteristic clean rendering, and the compact barrel maintains the portability of the manual focus 28mm AI-S predecessor.
Build quality is compact Nikon AF with a lightweight barrel and the screw-drive AF coupling that requires a body-motor for autofocus. The lens is remarkably small and light, making it an unobtrusive street and travel companion on Nikon bodies with built-in AF motors.
The AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D offers quality wide-angle autofocus at affordable used prices for Nikon F-mount. The D-type metering advantage, compact size, and sharp optics make it a practical everyday wide-angle for photographers who prefer autofocus over manual focus alternatives.