Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED lens becomes official
Nikon announces the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED lens, a new addition to its line of f/1.4 primes.
The AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED lens features nine rounded aperture blades, two ED and three aspherical elements, and Nano Crystal Coating to reduce ghost and flare. The optical construction of the lens consists of 14 elements in 11 groups. The lens is made of magnesium alloy and is sealed against dust and moisture.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED lens will be shipping in late June for $1999.95.
Nikon announces the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED lens
The FX-format compatible lens affords a shallow depth of field with gorgeous bokeh. Provides stellar low light performance, making it a great choice for shooting low light landscapes, interiors and events.
The new AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED is a welcome addition to Nikon’s stable of impressive f/1.4 primes that give professional photographers and creators the highest levels of image quality and performance, which also include; The AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED, AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G, AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G, AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G and AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED.
Key Features
- A 28 mm wide-angle fixed focal length lens that reproduces the natural expansion of a space
- Consistently superior resolution, all the way to the edges of the imaging area, beginning at the maximum aperture
- Beautiful bokeh that utilizes the speed (brightness) of the f/1.4 maximum aperture
- Effective suppression of sagittal coma flare, often visible as the elongation or distortion of point images in night landscapes, for superior point image reproduction characteristics beginning at the maximum aperture
- Adoption of two ED glass elements for effective compensation of axial chromatic aberration
- Nano Crystal Coat adopted achieving effective reduction of ghost and flare for sharp, clear images
MTF Charts
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED sample images can be found here and here. More info is available on Nikon USA website.
