Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE

The bottom line

These cover different focal lengths — the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is 26mm, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE is 28mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 for standard, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE for standard.

Where they differ

  • Focal range: Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is 26mm, Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE is 28mm — different framing and reach.

Frequently asked

Is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 or the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE better?

These cover different focal lengths — the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is 26mm, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE is 28mm — so they're not really substitutes. Pick by the field of view you actually need: the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 for standard, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE for standard.

What is the main difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE?

Focal range: Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is 26mm, Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 SE is 28mm — different framing and reach.

Product
Optical Design
Focal Length26mm28mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements89
Optical Groups67
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountNikon ZNikon Z
Angle of View80°75°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance20 cm19 cm
Max Magnification0.2x0.2x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$299
Filter Size52mm46mm
Diameter70mm70mm
Length23.5mm45.5mm
Weight125g (4.4 oz)145g (5.1 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo