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Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor Hands-on Review

Nikon's latest Z zoom is a good all-around performer at a competitive price

by Jeremy Gray | Posted 04/05/2022

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 28mm, F8, 1/40s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

The Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens is an interesting addition to the Nikon Z lineup. It's well-suited to landscapes, street photography, portraiture, documentary and travel. It can also capture night sky images well thanks to its bright F2.8 maximum aperture. So far, it sounds like a typical F2.8 standard zoom lens. However, what makes the lens a somewhat curious addition to the Z system, at least at first glance, is that it fills a similar role as the existing Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S lens. However, the new Z 28-75mm F2.8 zoom is slightly longer at both ends. Further, it's about 30% lighter and $1,100 less expensive than the Z 24-70mm F2.8 S.

In exchange for size, weight and cost, you give up a little field of view at the wide end. The Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens also lacks the 'S' designation of the Nikon 24-70mm F2.8 zoom lens and the similarly priced Z 24-70mm F4 S lens that launched alongside the original Z6 and Z7 cameras.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 31mm, F14, 2s, ISO 50. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

The Nikon S-Line designation is reserved for Nikon's highest-quality Nikon Z lenses. That 'S' badge on a lens means that you can expect excellent optical performance from edge to edge when shooting wide open. The Z 28-75mm F2.8 doesn't deliver 'S-Line' performance without the badge, and the lens comes with compromises in terms of usability and optical performance. However, it's a good lens at a great price. Let's dive in and look at how the lens performs.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 75mm, F2.8, 1/80s, ISO 110. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 key features and specs

• Full-frame standard zoom lens with F2.8 constant max aperture
• Weighs 565 grams (1.2 lb.)
• D x W: 75mm x 120.5mm (3 in. x 4.7 in.)
• 67mm filter thread
• Dust- and water-resistant construction
• 15 elements in 12 groups
• 1 Super ED / 1 extra-low dispersion / 3 aspherical elements
• Maximum reproduction is 0.34x
• Programmable Control Ring
• $1,200 (although it has been on sale for $1,000 since launch)

The Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens is a simple, albeit good-looking, zoom lens.

Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens design and handling

The Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens is lightweight and compact for a full-frame F2.8 standard zoom lens. It weighs 565 grams (1.2 lb.), which is only 65g heavier than the Z 24-70mm F4 lens despite the difference in maximum aperture. In terms of length, the Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens extends as it zooms. However, at its minimum, it's 120.5mm (4.7") long. It extends by around an inch as you zoom to 75mm. The Z 24-70mm F4 S lens is 88.5mm (3.5") at its minimum, and it also extends to a maximum length of 138.2mm (5.4"). There's a minor difference between the two lenses. The Z 28-75mm doesn't lock, whereas the Z 24-70mm F4 S lens locks into a retracted position when not in use. You need to extend it for operation. The 24-70mm F4 lens is easier to pack away in a bag, but in use, they're very similar in terms of size and weight. Another minor difference is that the Z 24-70mm F4 S lens includes an AF/MF switch on the lens barrel. The Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens doesn't.

Compared to the Z 24-70mm F2.8 S, the Z 28-75mm F2.8 is much smaller and lighter. The 24-70mm F2.8 S lens weighs 805g (1.77 lb). The 24-70mm F2.8 S lens has a maximum length of 156.3mm (6.2"). The 24-70mm F2.8 S lens also uses an 82mm filter thread, whereas the Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens is narrower and uses a 67mm filter thread. 67mm filters are typically more affordable than 82mm filters, so that's something to keep in mind.

Moving on from size, the Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens shares its styling with other Nikon Z lenses. Unlike the Z 24-70mm F2.8 S lens, the Z 28-75mm lens doesn't include many bells and whistles. It's basic in appearance and function. There's a zoom ring and a control ring, which doubles as a focus ring. That's it. There aren't any L.Fn buttons or an OLED display panel. In pursuit of a more compact form factor and lower price, these are some of the cuts Nikon has made. They're justifiable omissions and they don't have a large negative impact on what is generally a pleasant user experience.

However, there's one exception to that. It'll be a minor issue for most people, but it did come up a couple times when I was using the lens because I did night sky photography and needed to capture sharpness test shots. The control ring, which becomes the focus ring when the camera is set to MF, is sloppy. Focus by wire lenses offer a wide range of manual focusing experiences, ranging from bad to as good, if not better, than mechanical focusing rings. The Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens tends more toward the former, rather than the latter. It is very difficult to dial in precise focus, even when zoomed in to maximum on the EVF/display. If you're using autofocus, this doesn't matter at all. However, if you intend to manually focus, the Z 28-75mm F2.8 may present frustrations from time to time.

The Z6 II I used also had the occasional issue confirming focus when using manual focus. The focus confirmation icon didn't line up perfectly with my own perception of the lens' focus. It's difficult to say if that's more the fault of the lens or the camera, or perhaps even me, but I was more acutely aware of it given my difficulties manually dialing in focus. I even had to ditch my sharpness test shots at the eleventh hour because the manual focusing experience proved problematic. Again, it's not a big deal in general, and it is likely a complete non-issue for most Nikon Z photographers.

Back to the good news, the Z 28-75mm F2.8 delivers a positive user experience. The zoom ring is extremely wide and rotates smoothly. The included lens hood screws on easily and doesn't feel too cheap. It's not quite as robust as the lens hood included with the Z 24-70mm F2.8 S lens, but it's plenty good. The control ring may not work that well for focus, but it works well for adjusting camera settings on the fly. I really like how light the Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens is, especially considering its F2.8 constant aperture.

Image quality: Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 is quite good, especially in the center of the frame

At some point during this review, you may have thought, 'Hmm, 28-75mm is an odd focal length range.' To be sure, it's an unusual focal length range. In fact, only one other full-frame zoom lens has the same focal length range, the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD – and its more recent successor for E mount. This isn't a coincidence. The Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 has the exact same optical design as the original Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 RXD lens, with both lenses utilizing a total of 15 elements put into 12 groups.

Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 Optical Layout -- Image courtest of Nikon

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Optical Layout -- Image courtest of Tamron

While the optical designs may be identical, that doesn't mean that the Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens is the same as the Tamron. For starters, the lenses have different physical designs, and the Z 28-75mm has improved weather resistance. In fact, despite lacking 'S-Line' designation, the Z 28-75mm F2.8 is dust and water-resistant. You shouldn't worry about using the lens in adverse conditions.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 28mm, F11, 3s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

I've said that the optical design is shared, so what is the design? The Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens has 15 elements organized across a dozen groups. Among these are a single Super ED element, an extra-low dispersion element and three aspherical elements. The lens has a rounded nine-blade aperture diaphragm.

The resulting image quality is good, especially in the center of the frame. I mentioned earlier that I had to ditch my original test shot series, so these new sharpness test shots aren't of my usual scene. However, I'm glad I reshot the images because the lens performs much better when shooting wide open than I originally thought. You can see a noticeable improvement as you stop down, especially in the corners, but the lens is pretty darn good at F2.8 throughout the focal length range.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 75mm, F9, 5s, ISO 640. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

All the crops seen below are 100 percent crops from raw image files converted in Adobe Camera Raw using default settings and built-in lens correction profiles enabled. I have selected specific images to show, but you can download the full-size raw files for each test scene and aperture in the Gallery.

28mm

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 28mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 28mm - Full. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

At its widest focal length of 28mm, the Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens performs quite well when wide open, especially in the center of the frame. The lens shows a good amount of fine detail and contrast when wide open. As you move toward the edge of the frame, performance drops off slightly, but sharpness remains pretty good. The lens doesn't offer quite the same level of edge-to-edge performance as the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 S lens, but the Z 28-75mm F2.8 doesn't represent a significant compromise in terms of sharpness, either.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 28mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 28mm - 100% center crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 28mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 28mm - 100% bottom right corner crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

 

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 28mm, F4, 1/160s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 28mm - 100% center crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 28mm, F4, 1/160s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 28mm - 100% bottom right corner crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

There is a bit of distortion and vignette at 28mm. However, the built-in lens corrections, which are automatically applied, do a good job of handling the issue. There's still a bit of room for improvement when it comes to vignette, especially at F2.8 and to a lesser extent at F4, but it's not a big deal.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 28mm, F8, 1/40s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 28mm - 100% center crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 28mm, F8, 1/40s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 28mm - 100% bottom right corner crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Ultimately, at 28mm, optimal edge-to-edge performance occurs somewhere between F4 and F11. There isn't a lot to differentiate images at these aperture settings. Somewhat surprisingly, even at F16, which is only a stop away from the minimum aperture of F22, diffraction isn't all that noticeable, at least on the Nikon Z6 II camera I used. If you need to slow down the shutter speed, F16 is probably usable, although that will come down to personal preference and what's 'acceptable' sharpness.

50mm

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 50mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 50mm - Full. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

The center of the frame remains sharp at 50mm when shooting wide open. Like at 28mm, there is some sharpness drop-off in the corner. As you stop down, center sharpness improves slightly. Corner sharpness improves more noticeably.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 50mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 50mm - 100% center crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 50mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 50mm - 100% bottom right corner crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

 

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 50mm, F4, 1/160s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 50mm - 100% center crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 50mm, F4, 1/160s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 50mm - 100% bottom right corner crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

75mm

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 75mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 75mm - Full. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

At 75mm, the Z 28-75mm lens performs well. As is the case at 28mm and 50mm, wide-open performance is good in the center and drops off slightly as you move toward the edge. As you stop down, corner performance improves. Vignette improves as you stop down too.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 75mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 75mm - 100% center crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 75mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 75mm - 100% bottom right corner crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

 

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 75mm, F4, 1/160s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 75mm - 100% center crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 75mm, F4, 1/160s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 75mm - 100% bottom right corner crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

 

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 75mm, F5.6, 1/80s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 75mm - 100% center crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 75mm, F5.6, 1/80s, ISO 100. Sharpness test scene at 75mm - 100% bottom right corner crop. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Sharpness summary

Overall, the Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens delivers impressive sharpness throughout its focal length range and across the image area, even when shooting wide open. Further, while the lens can struggle somewhat with distortion, especially at 28mm, and vignette throughout its zoom range, automatic lens corrections work well. The lens also exhibits good control of aberrations and fringing, despite not including Nikon's most sophisticated optics. An area where the lens can come up slightly short is concerning flare control. While most situations aren't problematic, there were a few times when I was surprised by lens flare. It's something to keep in mind when shooting in the most challenging lighting conditions but shouldn't pose much of a problem most of the time.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 71mm, F10, 1/8s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Bokeh

As an F2.8 lens, it's fair to expect the Z 28-75mm F2.8 to deliver good bokeh performance. The lens, and its nine-bladed rounded aperture diaphragm, deliver upon this expectation. While bokeh isn't as soft and clean as the Z 24-70mm F2.8 S lens, the Z 28-75mm F2.8 does a good job. It's certainly up to the task of capturing nice portraits. When combined with good close-focus distance, as discussed in the next section, the lens captures images with softly rendered out of focus elements.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 75mm, F2.8, 1/320s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

 

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 55mm, F2.8, 1/60s, ISO 640. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

In the field

Autofocus

In terms of autofocus, the Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens focuses quickly. It can flicker in and out of focus briefly when focusing near its minimum focusing distance, but otherwise the autofocus is smooth and reliable. It's also quiet when focusing, which is nice. The minimum focusing distance is 19 centimeters (7.5"), resulting in a max magnification of 0.34x. That's pretty good close-focusing performance.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 50mm, F2.8, 1/500s, ISO 360. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Honestly, there's not much to say in this section because the autofocus is quick, quiet and accurate. It's not incredibly fast, but it's good. In most cases, the shorter the autofocus section in a lens review, the better, and that's true here.

Additional shots from the field: The Z 28-75mm F2.8 is well-suited to a wide range of photographic applications

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 75mm, F2.8, 1/2000s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

 

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 75mm, F5.6, 1/400s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

 

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 55mm, F11, 0.5s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

 

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 31mm, F11, 1/25s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

 

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 42mm, F8, 1/25s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

 

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 28mm, F2.8, 10s, ISO 8000. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

 

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 28mm, F8, 1/80s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

 

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 65mm, F8, 1/40s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 hands-on review summary

A worthwhile addition to the Nikon Z system

What I like most:

• Relatively compact and lightweight
• Although lacking bells and whistles, good overall usability
• Good sharpness
• Strong control of aberrations
• Good autofocus performance
• An impressive value

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 28mm, F8, 0.8s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

What I dislike:

• Manual focusing with the Control Ring is a bad experience
• Some issues with corner sharpness
• A bit prone to lens flare

The Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 is an interesting lens. On the one hand, it's clearly not as good as the Z 24-70mm F2.8 S lens. However, the 28-75mm zoom is significantly lighter, smaller and more affordable. It would be inexplicable if the Z 28-75mm F2.8, lacking S-Line technology, was as good as the 24-70mm F2.8 S. On the other hand, is the Z 28-75mm F2.8 the obvious choice instead of the Z 24-70mm F4 S lens? The 24-70mm F4 S is a kit lens for many Z cameras and delivers great performance at a similar price, albeit with a slightly slower maximum aperture. If you don't have a standard zoom lens in your Z kit, the choice between the 24-70mm F4 S and 28-75mm F2.8 is challenging.

The Z 24-70mm F4 S has S-Line technology and a slightly wider focal length, which can make a big difference in certain situations. The difference between 24mm and 28mm is more important than the difference between 70mm and 75mm. You can always crop an image to get a slightly tighter frame, but you can't extend an image beyond its original boundaries. However, you lose a stop of light-gathering by opting for the 24-70mm F4 S lens. If you really value the F2.8 aperture, the Z 28-75mm F2.8 is a compelling option. It's a good lens, and I enjoyed my time with it.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 55mm, F8, 1/25s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

At first, I thought it was somewhat odd that Nikon introduced the Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens. After all, the Z 24-70mm F4 S is great and has about the same price and form factor. However, the difficulty with which I choose between the Z 24-70mm F4 S and the new Z 28-75mm F2.8 lens shows that Nikon was right to introduce another option to the Z system. There's no 'obvious' selection here, at least not for me.

Ultimately, I think it comes down to two questions. Do you want F2.8? Get the new 28-75mm lens. If instead, you want a slightly wider field of view? Get the Z 24-70mm F4 S. You won't be disappointed. But what if you want both F2.8 and 24mm? Hello, beautiful.

There were two excellent choices for a full-frame standard zoom lens on the Z system. Now, there are three.

Nikon Z6 II with Nikon Z 28-75mm F2.8 Nikkor lens at 28mm, F10, 4s, ISO 100. This image has been converted and processed to taste in Adobe Camera Raw. Click for the full-size image. Click here for the RAW file.

 

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(From Nikon lens literature) TOKYO - Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8, a standard zoom lens compatible with full-frame (Nikon FX-format) mirrorless cameras for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted.

The NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is a versatile, standard zoom lens that covers from wide-angle 28 mm to mid-telephoto 75 mm with the maximum aperture fixed at a fast f/2.8. While the maximum aperture is f/2.8 throughout the zoom range, it has a light weight of approx. 565 g and features a compact, lightweight body that achieves high portability, allowing easy carrying in a bag.

It is possible to create images featuring the large, natural bokeh that is unique to the fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, as well as high-quality images even under low-light conditions. This lens effectively covers a wide range of scenes from daily snapshots to portraits and landscapes. It enables a variety of expression with in still photography and video, allowing users to enjoy both soft and sharp rendering by adjusting the aperture value.

This lens's price point is more approachable compared to the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S. Furthermore, with its compact, lightweight body, the lens supports new expressions by photographers who want to expand their range of creativity with the fast f/2.8 maximum aperture while providing a great option for professionals and high amateur users.

Nikon will continue to pursue new dimensions in optical performance while meeting users' needs, contributing to the ongoing development of imaging culture with the hope of further expanding the possibilities for imaging expression.

Primary features

• The maximum aperture fixed at f/2.8 maintains the same exposure throughout the zoom range.
• Covers focal lengths from 28 mm to 75 mm while supporting a wide range of shooting scenes and subjects from landscape to portraits.
• The compact, lightweight body with a total length at 120.5 mm and weight of approx. 565 g provides great portability.
• The minimum focus distance of 0.19 m at the wide-angle end enables capture of dynamic shots from close proximity.
• Stable resolution throughout the entire zoom range.
• Lens design supporting video recording, with reduced shift in angle of view when adjusting focus (focus breathing) and stable exposure control.
• Incorporates a control ring, to which settings such as aperture and exposure compensation can be assigned, and which realizes quiet, smooth operation.
• Adoption of an STM (stepping motor) for quiet operation and rapid response delivers comfortable AF drive for both stills and video.
• Electromagnetic diaphragm realizing precise aperture control is installed.
• Dust- and drip-resistant* design and antifouling coating on the frontmost lens surface

*Thorough dust- and drip-resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.

Pricing & Availability

The Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8 will cost $1,199.95 when it launches in early 2022.