{"id":50997,"date":"2025-11-05T09:50:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T08:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=50997"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:47:45","slug":"review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4 E"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66803\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66803\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Title_Zf.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Title_Zf.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Title_Zf-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Title_Zf-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E via FTZ II on Nikon Zf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Interestingly out of the big camera manufacturers of the (D)SLR era only Nikon ever produced a 28mm 1.4 fullframe lens. They started in 1993 with the world&#8217;s first lens with these specifications, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-28mm-1-4-d-the-wide-angle-noct-nikkor\/\">Nikon AF 28mm 1.4D<\/a>, and then released an updated version in 2017, this Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E. It was one of their last f\/1.4 primes still designed for DSLRs, so let us find out what it is capable of in this review.<\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66623\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66623\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66623\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Pano.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Pano.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Pano-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Pano-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/2.8 | pano from 7 shots<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64298\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64298\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66559\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66559\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66559\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_15.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_15.jpg.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_15.jpg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_15.jpg-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66342\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66342\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66342\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_11.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70936\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70936\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70936\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_22.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_22-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_22-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70931\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70931\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70931\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_17.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_17-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_17-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70931\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70935\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70935\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70935\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_21.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_21-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_21-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70935\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51017\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51017\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51017\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_6_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_6_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_6_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_6_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52038\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52038\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_23_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_23_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_23_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_23_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>You can find many of the sample images in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCkhbY\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>Specifications \/ Version History<\/h2>\n<p>There have been two different Nikon 28mm 1.4 lenses so far:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-28mm-1-4-d-the-wide-angle-noct-nikkor\/\"><b>Nikon AF 28mm 1.4D<br \/>\n<\/b><\/a>520g, 11\/8 design, 72mm filter, 1 aspherical element, MFD 0.35 m, D-type, 1993-2005<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E<\/strong><br \/>\n646g, 14\/11 design, 77mm filter, 3 aspherical elements, MFD 0.28 m, E-type, 2017-<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a review of the later Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E, its full specifications are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Diameter: 82 mm<\/li>\n<li>Field of view: 75.4\u00b0 (diagonally)<\/li>\n<li>Length: 100 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 646g (without hood, without caps)<\/li>\n<li>Filter Diameter: 77 mm<\/li>\n<li>Number of Aperture Blades: 9 (rounded)<\/li>\n<li>Elements\/Groups: 14\/11<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-51046 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_E_diagram.png\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"320\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_E_diagram.png 320w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_E_diagram-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Close Focusing Distance: 0.28 m<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Magnification: 1:5.5 (measured)<\/li>\n<li>Mount: Nikon F<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40ZbQOV\">Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3RipauI\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=nikon%20af-s%2028mm%201.4&amp;ssPageName=GSTL&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$1.799<\/strong> (new) or <strong>$1.000<\/strong> (used)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Disclosure<\/h2>\n<p>This Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E was kindly provided free of charge by one of our readers for review purposes. Thanks a lot!<\/p>\n<p>Some time later I decided to buy a sample for myself, so you see pictures taken with two different samples in this review.<\/p>\n<h2>Handling\/Build quality<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_50848\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50848\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50848\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-s 28mm 1.4 1.4E N nano ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E is part of&nbsp; Nikon\u2019s higher end f\/1.4 line up together with the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-24mm-1-4g-outdated-or-modern-classic\/\">24mm 1.4G<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-35mm-1-4g\/\">35mm 1.4G<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-58mm-1-4g-better-than-its-reputation\/\">58mm 1.4G<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-85mm-1-4g\/\">85mm 1.4G<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-105mm-1-4-e\/\">105mm 1.4E<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_55260\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-55260\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55260\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nikon_AF-S_1.4_Primes_Title.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s g e primes 24mm 35mm 58mm 28mm 85mm 105mm 1.4 f\/1.4 gold ring nano coating\" width=\"800\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nikon_AF-S_1.4_Primes_Title.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nikon_AF-S_1.4_Primes_Title-300x67.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nikon_AF-S_1.4_Primes_Title-768x172.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-55260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G | 28mm 1.4E | 35mm 1.4G | 58mm 1.4G | 85mm 1.4G | 105mm 1.4E<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The outer casing seems to be mostly made from high quality polycarbonate which is also true for the filter thread. There is a rubber gasket to be found at the bayonet.<\/p>\n<p>The focus ring features a mechanical coupling to the helicoid (no focus by wire) and it takes about 160\u00b0 from the minimum focus distance (0.28 m) to infinity.<br \/>\nThe resistance is okay, not as nice as a real manual lens or some of Sigma\u2019s better lenses.<br \/>\nMany Nikon AF-S G-lenses show some slack when changing the direction of rotation on the focus ring, luckily this is not the case here, so the lens can be focused precisely in manual mode.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_50850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50850\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50850\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sony-_a7rII_hood.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-s 28mm 1.4 1.4E N nano ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sony-_a7rII_hood.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sony-_a7rII_hood-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sony-_a7rII_hood-768x464.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E with hood attached<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A plasticky bayonet type lens hood it also part of the package. It can be mounted reversed for transport.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_50849\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50849\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50849\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_105mm_Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_Comparison.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af af-s 28mm 1.4 1.4E N nano ed if sharpness review contrast resolution 42mp 61mp 24mp vignetting coma bokeh build quality flare resistance\" width=\"800\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_105mm_Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_Comparison.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_105mm_Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_Comparison-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_105mm_Sony_FE_85mm_1.4_GM_Comparison-768x309.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Nikon AF-S 105mm 1.4E | Sony FE 85mm 1.4 GM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E is a big and bulky lens. It is bigger than the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-24mm-1-4g-outdated-or-modern-classic\/\">Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G<\/a> and noticeably bigger than its predecessor, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-28mm-1-4-d-the-wide-angle-noct-nikkor\/\">Nikon AF-D 28mm 1.4<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-28mm-1-4-art\/\">Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art<\/a> is similar in size.<\/p>\n<p>Being an &#8220;E&#8221; lens &#8211; which means the aperture diaphragm is controlled electronically &#8211; you need a fancier adapter to be able to change the aperture value when using this lens on an E-mount camera. I tried the Commlite adapter in the past and that has been an awful experience. I can recommend the<a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-monster-la-fe1-and-la-fe2-af-adapter-nikon-f-to-sony-e\/\"> Monster LA-FE1 and LA-FE2 adapters<\/a> though.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a Z-mount user this lens works like a native one via the FTZ adapters.<\/p>\n<h2>AF performance<\/h2>\n<p>I tested the AF via the FTZ II adapter on a Nikon Zf which worked flawlessly. The f\/1.4 primes are not as fast focusing as the f\/2.8 zooms though.<\/p>\n<p>I also used this lens with the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-monster-la-fe1-and-la-fe2-af-adapter-nikon-f-to-sony-e\/\">Monster LA-FE adapters<\/a> on Sony E-mount cameras. Here the AF worked surprisingly well &#8211; much better than I would have expected.<\/p>\n<h2>Vignetting<\/h2>\n<h3>light falloff<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51254\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vignetting_Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-S.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"750\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vignetting_Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-S.jpg 750w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/vignetting_Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-S-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-145\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-145\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/1.4<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">2.7 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.9 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.1 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/4.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.2 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/5.6<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.7 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/8.0 - f\/16<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.6 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-145 from cache -->\n<p>In this category lenses designed for (D)SLRs actually have a potential benefit over those designed for rangefinder\/mirrorless cameras: the long back focus distance can lead to light rays coming from the rear element hitting the sensor at less acute angles. This Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-28mm-1-4-art\/\">Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-28mm-1-4-d-the-wide-angle-noct-nikkor\/\">Nikon AF-D 28mm 1.4<\/a> all show very similar vignetting figures.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_50939\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50939\" style=\"width: 1026px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-50939\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Vig_Graph.png\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"1026\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Vig_Graph.png 1026w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Vig_Graph-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Vig_Graph-800x597.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Vig_Graph-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>It is recommended to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/vignetting-graphs-explained\/\">this article<\/a> first to get an idea how this brightness graph works.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>optical vignetting<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Fast lenses usually show a noticeable amount of optical vignetting. Without going too much into technical details optical vignetting leads to the truncation of light circles towards the borders of the frame.<br \/>\nIn the center of the frame almost every lens will render a perfect circle, but only lenses with very low optical vignetting will keep this shape in the corners.<br \/>\nSo in the following comparison we move from the center (left) to the extreme corner (right) and see how the shape of the light circle changes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-99531\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E @f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E @f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E @f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF 28mm 1.4D @f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF 28mm 1.4D @f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF 28mm 1.4D @f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sigma 28mm 1.4 @f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-7\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sigma 28mm 1.4 @f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-8\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sigma 28mm 1.4 @f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-99531\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50941\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Opt_Vig_1.4-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Opt_Vig_1.4-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50942\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Opt_Vig_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Opt_Vig_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Opt_Vig_2.0-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Opt_Vig_2.0-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50943\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Opt_Vig_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Opt_Vig_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Opt_Vig_2.8-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Opt_Vig_2.8-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47940\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-D_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon nikkor af-d 28mm 1.4 noct wide angle historical review contrast resolution famous 42mp 61mp bokeh vignetting coma aspherical sony a7rII z7 z8 z9 z6 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-D_Opt_Vig_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-D_Opt_Vig_1.4-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-D_Opt_Vig_1.4-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47941\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-D_Opt_Vig_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon nikkor af-d 28mm 1.4 noct wide angle historical review contrast resolution famous 42mp 61mp bokeh vignetting coma aspherical sony a7rII z7 z8 z9 z6 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-D_Opt_Vig_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-D_Opt_Vig_2.0-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-D_Opt_Vig_2.0-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47942\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-D_Opt_Vig_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon nikkor af-d 28mm 1.4 noct wide angle historical review contrast resolution famous 42mp 61mp bokeh vignetting coma aspherical sony a7rII z7 z8 z9 z6 zf\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-D_Opt_Vig_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-D_Opt_Vig_2.8-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_AF-D_Opt_Vig_2.8-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49812\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sigma_28mm_1.4_Art_Opt_Vig_0.5m_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 28mm 1.4 art dg hsm sony 42mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sigma_28mm_1.4_Art_Opt_Vig_0.5m_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sigma_28mm_1.4_Art_Opt_Vig_0.5m_1.4-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sigma_28mm_1.4_Art_Opt_Vig_0.5m_1.4-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49813\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sigma_28mm_1.4_Art_Opt_Vig_0.5m_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 28mm 1.4 art dg hsm sony 42mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sigma_28mm_1.4_Art_Opt_Vig_0.5m_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sigma_28mm_1.4_Art_Opt_Vig_0.5m_2.0-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sigma_28mm_1.4_Art_Opt_Vig_0.5m_2.0-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49814\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sigma_28mm_1.4_Art_Opt_Vig_0.5m_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"sigma 28mm 1.4 art dg hsm sony 42mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sigma_28mm_1.4_Art_Opt_Vig_0.5m_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sigma_28mm_1.4_Art_Opt_Vig_0.5m_2.8-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sigma_28mm_1.4_Art_Opt_Vig_0.5m_2.8-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<p><em>I did shoot all three lenses side by side, they were set to 0.5 m and with focusing at a target situated at exactly 0.5 m distance from camera it was ensured the focus distance is actually the same, so the size of the circles is directly comparable.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Also here I don&#8217;t see particularly big differences. The Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-28mm-1-4-art\/\">Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art<\/a> show very similar amounts of optical vignetting, but I do see the Sigma slightly ahead, as the Nikon&#8217;s out of focus highlights off center look a bit more like lemons with a bit of light spill at the ends.<\/p>\n<p>All these lenses make use of aspherical elements and all can show onion ring structures in out of focus highlights.<\/p>\n<h2>Sharpness<\/h2>\n<h3>MTF-Graphs<\/h3>\n<p>The MTF graphs of this Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E do actually look really good. Very high contrast and resolution over most of the frame and almost perfectly corrected astigmatism. These graphs look so much better than those of the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-28mm-1-4-d-the-wide-angle-noct-nikkor\/\">Nikon AF-D 28mm 1.4<\/a>. Let&#8217;s see if the performance in the field is really this good.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51047\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_E_MTF.png\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"364\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_E_MTF.png 364w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_28mm_1.4_E_MTF-300x262.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Most MTF-Graphs show calculated values that do not take into account manufacturing tolerances and sample variation. Furthermore they are usually calculated for infinity, so in the field and shooting at different distances a noticeable variation may be visible.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Thanks to Lensrentals.com we have some data of actual lenses though and I thought it might be a good idea to compare these graphs to those of the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-24mm-1-4g-outdated-or-modern-classic\/\">Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G<\/a> from 2010 and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-24mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM<\/a> which was released in 2018:<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-59610\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-59610\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53283\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nikon-28mm-f1.4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nikon-28mm-f1.4.png 600w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nikon-28mm-f1.4-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52984\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AF-S-Nikkor-24mm-f1.4G-ED_MTF_Average.png\" alt=\"nikon af-s 24mm 1.4 g n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"600\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AF-S-Nikkor-24mm-f1.4G-ED_MTF_Average.png 600w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AF-S-Nikkor-24mm-f1.4G-ED_MTF_Average-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-52987\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sony-24-GM.png\" alt=\"nikon af-s 24mm 1.4 g n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"600\" height=\"701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sony-24-GM.png 600w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sony-24-GM-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em><span class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"de\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">\u00a9<\/span><\/span>Lensrentals.com, 2019<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We see a few interesting things here. First thing: Nikon&#8217;s calculated graphs look very similar to Lensrental&#8217;s measurements.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore the Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E (released in 2017) does not only show better performance than the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-24mm-1-4g-outdated-or-modern-classic\/\">Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G<\/a> (released in 2010) &#8211; that was to be expected &#8211; but also a better performance than the designed-for-mirrorless <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sony-fe-24mm-1-4-gm\/\">Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM<\/a> (released in 2018), which is very impressive.<\/p>\n<h3>Focus Shift<span id=\"infinity_42mp_Sony_A7rII\" tabindex=\"-1\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-31387\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-31387\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51480\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Focus_Shift_33_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Focus_Shift_33_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Focus_Shift_33_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Focus_Shift_33_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51481\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Focus_Shift_33_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Focus_Shift_33_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Focus_Shift_33_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Focus_Shift_33_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51482\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Focus_Shift_33_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Focus_Shift_33_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Focus_Shift_33_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Focus_Shift_33_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>33% crops, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>With some lenses on stopping down the focal plane shifts to the front or back, which can be an issue on (D)SLRS. Here I do not see any focus shift.<\/p>\n<h3>infinity <span id=\"infinity_42mp_Sony_A7rII\" tabindex=\"-1\">(42mp Sony A7rII, 24mp Nikon Zf)<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-4-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-54583\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Sony A7rII 42mp<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Nikon Zf 24mp<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-4-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-54583\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane4-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51053\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"1890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_R2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_R2-127x300.jpg 127w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_R2-542x1280.jpg 542w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_R2-768x1814.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_R2-650x1536.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-66627\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"1932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf-124x300.jpg 124w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf-530x1280.jpg 530w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf-768x1855.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf-636x1536.jpg 636w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51052\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51052\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51052\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_Overview.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_Overview.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_Overview-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sharpness_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_Overview-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The correct flange focal distance is crucial for the performance of lenses with a floating elements design like this and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-kolari-ultra-thin-sensor-stack-modification\/\">thicker filter stack<\/a> of the Sony cameras may also have a negative effect. Being an &#8220;E&#8221; lens, I had to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-monster-la-fe1-and-la-fe2-af-adapter-nikon-f-to-sony-e\/\">Monster LA-FE2 adapter<\/a> to be able to change its aperture for taking these shots but I found its length to be a little bit too short, which is why I am also showing you how the lens performs on the Nikon Zf via Nikon&#8217;s own FTZ II adapter.<\/p>\n<p>On the Nikon Zf I hardly see a midzone dip, only the corners are slightly softer at wider apertures. This generally fits what is shown in the MTF graphs.<\/p>\n<p>On the Sony A7rII, center and corners look the same as on the Nikon Zf, but the midzone dip is much more pronounced, most likely due to the Monster adapter being a little bit too short.<\/p>\n<h3><em>portrait distance (0.9 m, <\/em><span id=\"infinity_42mp_Sony_A7rII\" tabindex=\"-1\">24mp Sony A7III<\/span><em>)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>For portraiture it isn&#8217;t so important how flat the field is, it is more interesting to see what the sharpness is like when focused at different parts of the frame to take field curvature out of the equation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20406\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20406\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png 3000w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-800x533.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">positions of crops in the frame<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is what I did here, I refocused for every shot and aperture to get the best possible result at different locations in the frame (center, inner midframe and outer midframe).<br \/>\nFocus distance was roughly 0.9 m and the circle of the dollar bill is more or less the size of a human eye.<\/p>\n<p><strong>f\/1.4 &lt;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&gt; f\/2.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-5-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-18756\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">center<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">inner midframe<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">outer midframe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-5-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-18756\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane5-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50977\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_Sharpness_0.9m_NikonAFS_28mm_1.4_Center.jpg\" alt=\"28mm fullframe comparison 1.4 1.2 1.5 voigtl\u00e4nder laowa nikon af-s af-d argus nokton thypoch simera sigma art dg contrast resolution bokeh vignetting coma sharpness loca ca\" width=\"690\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_Sharpness_0.9m_NikonAFS_28mm_1.4_Center.jpg 690w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_Sharpness_0.9m_NikonAFS_28mm_1.4_Center-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50978\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_Sharpness_0.9m_NikonAFS_28mm_1.4_imid.jpg\" alt=\"28mm fullframe comparison 1.4 1.2 1.5 voigtl\u00e4nder laowa nikon af-s af-d argus nokton thypoch simera sigma art dg contrast resolution bokeh vignetting coma sharpness loca ca\" width=\"690\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_Sharpness_0.9m_NikonAFS_28mm_1.4_imid.jpg 690w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_Sharpness_0.9m_NikonAFS_28mm_1.4_imid-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-50979\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_Sharpness_0.9m_NikonAFS_28mm_1.4_omid.jpg\" alt=\"28mm fullframe comparison 1.4 1.2 1.5 voigtl\u00e4nder laowa nikon af-s af-d argus nokton thypoch simera sigma art dg contrast resolution bokeh vignetting coma sharpness loca ca\" width=\"690\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_Sharpness_0.9m_NikonAFS_28mm_1.4_omid.jpg 690w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_Sharpness_0.9m_NikonAFS_28mm_1.4_omid-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4 E | 100% crops<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There is nothing I could possible complain about here, the Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E is doing a very good job here. In the center and inner midframe it is as good as the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-28mm-1-4-art\/\">Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art<\/a>, in the outer midframe maybe slightly better.<\/p>\n<h3>close (0.28 m, 1:5.5, <span id=\"infinity_42mp_Sony_A7rII\" tabindex=\"-1\">42mp Sony A7rII<\/span>)<em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-6-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-62026\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-6-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-62026\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane6-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51451\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_sharpness_close_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_sharpness_close_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_sharpness_close_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_sharpness_close_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51452\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_sharpness_close_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_sharpness_close_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_sharpness_close_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_sharpness_close_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51453\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_sharpness_close_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_sharpness_close_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_sharpness_close_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_sharpness_close_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>100% crops from center, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E does not as high a magnification as the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-28mm-1-4-art\/\">Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art<\/a>, but it does come close and also gives a clearer picture at f\/1.4. From f\/2.0 there is little difference between those two lenses here.<\/p>\n<h2>Flare resistance<\/h2>\n<p>As always evaluating flare is a complex matter since you can get any lens to look bad if you push it hard enough and a slight change of scenario can affect results a lot.<\/p>\n<p>Because of how this lens works on the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-monster-la-fe1-and-la-fe2-af-adapter-nikon-f-to-sony-e\/\">Monster LA-FE2 adapter<\/a> it is noticeably more difficult for me to evaluate the performance in this category.<\/p>\n<p>From everything I have seen I will still go as far as to say this has been the best performer in this category out of all the fast 28mm I tried so far, as this veiling flare with the sun close to the corner of the frame is the worst I can show you here:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51262\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51262\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51262\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Flare1_11.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Flare1_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Flare1_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Flare1_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Coma<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-7-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-30948\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-7-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-30948\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane7-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51319\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51320\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51321\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51322\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51323\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Coma_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>100% crops from extreme corner, focused on center, A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This is another category where the Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E is beaten by the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-28mm-1-4-art\/\">Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art<\/a> &#8211; not by a lot though. This Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E is one of the few fast wide angle lenses where I wouldn&#8217;t mind taking a picture of a blue hour city scene at f\/1.4.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66341\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66341\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66341\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_7.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66341\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Distortion<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-8-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-90434\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">uncorrected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">corrected<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-8-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-90434\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane8-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-51011 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Distortion_uncorrected.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Distortion_uncorrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Distortion_uncorrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Distortion_uncorrected-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51010\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Distortion_corrected.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Distortion_corrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Distortion_corrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Distortion_corrected-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4 E | f\/4.0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The distortion of the Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4 E is low, but slightly wavy. A correction profile in Lightroom is available that does a very good job at correcting it.<\/p>\n<h2>Bokeh<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66563\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66563\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-66563 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_6.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_6.jpg.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_6.jpg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_6.jpg-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66563\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As usual we will have a look how the lens performs at different distances and in different scenarios.<\/p>\n<p><em>You can find more scenes and also comparisons to other fast 28mm lenses <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/comparison-fast-28mm-f-1-2-f-1-4-f-1-5-fullframe-lenses\/\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Close distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51191\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51191\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51191\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_16_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_16_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_16_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_16_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51191\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51025\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51025\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51025\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_14_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_14_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_14_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_14_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52039\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52039\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52039\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_24_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_24_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_24_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_24_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The short minimum focus distance of 0.28 m definitely helps creating a thin DoF here. Thanks to the floating elements design sharpness and contrast are also very good at these distances.<\/p>\n<h3>Mid distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77203\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77203\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77203\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_4_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_4_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_4_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_4_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51190\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51190\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51190\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_15_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_15_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_15_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_15_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51190\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51018\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51018\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_7_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_7_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_7_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_7_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66345\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66345\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66345\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_14.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_14-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66345\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66809\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66809\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66809\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_18.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_18.jpg.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_18.jpg-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_18.jpg-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4 | Ai Denoise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mid distances are what I like to use lenses like this for the most, because you can show a person but also its slightly out of focus surroundings (see: <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/how-to-create-environmental-portraits\/\">How to: Create Environmental Portraits<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3>Long distance<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77201\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77201\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77201\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_2_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_2_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_2_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_2_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51732\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51732\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51732\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_20_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_20_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_20_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_20_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51151\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51151\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-51151 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_Bokeh_Scene7_2.1m_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"28mm fullframe comparison 1.4 1.2 1.5 voigtl\u00e4nder laowa nikon af-s af-d argus nokton thypoch simera sigma art dg contrast resolution bokeh vignetting coma sharpness loca ca\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_Bokeh_Scene7_2.1m_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_Bokeh_Scene7_2.1m_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_Bokeh_Scene7_2.1m_Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51020\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51020\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_9_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_9_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_9_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_9_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some fast 28mm lenses (<a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-28mm-1-2-ffii-argus-the-worlds-fastest-28mm-lens\/\">Laowa 28mm 1.2 Argus<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-vm-28mm-1-5-nokton\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder VM 28mm 1.5 Nokton<\/a>) struggle a bit at longer distances. The Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E does not have any of these issues and creates a pleasing bokeh regardless of focus distance.<\/p>\n<p>As said before I compared the bokeh rendering of six different fast 28mm lenses and this Nikon was one of those that looked the best to me.<\/p>\n<h2>Sunstars<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-9-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-34560\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane9-7\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/16<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-9-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-34560\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane9-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51324\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_1.4-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51325\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_2.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51326\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51327\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51328\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51329\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51330\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_11.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane9-7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51331\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_16.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_Sunstars_33_16-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | 33% crops<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to 9 rounded aperture blades I have already seen good and bad sunstars from Nikon. Their later F-mount lenses (and this 28mm is one of the latest F-mount lenses) often do pretty good though and that is clearly the case here as we see well defined sunstars from f\/4.0 to f\/16.<br \/>\nIf you want to learn more about this topic have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/best-lenses-for-sunstars\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Chromatic aberration<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>lateral<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-10-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-84906\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">uncorrected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane10-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">corrected<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-10-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-84906\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane10-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51051\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_laCA_uncorrected.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_laCA_uncorrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_laCA_uncorrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_laCA_uncorrected-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane10-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51050\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_laCA_corrected.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_laCA_corrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_laCA_corrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4_E_laCA_corrected-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>100% crops from extreme corner, A7rII, f\/11<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Unlike its predecessor the Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E does feature two ED elements, but lateral CA are still on a medium level. Luckily on digital lateral CA are easily corrected in post by just one click.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h3><strong>longitudinal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-11-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-48356\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4 background<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4 foreground<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane11-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-11-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-48356\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane11-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51373\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_BG_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_BG_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_BG_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_BG_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51374\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_BG_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_BG_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_BG_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_BG_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51375\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_BG_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_BG_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_BG_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_BG_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51376\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_FG_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_FG_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_FG_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_FG_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51377\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_FG_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_FG_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_FG_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_FG_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane11-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51378\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_FG_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_FG_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_FG_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_loCA_FG_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7rII | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4 E | 100% crops<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you read some of my other reviews of Nikon&#8217;s f\/1.4 AF-S lenses you already know: correcting longitudinal CA has not been the number one task of Nikon&#8217;s optical engineers during the AF-D and AF-S era. This 28mm 1.4E is no exception.<\/p>\n<p>The performance is at least notably better than that of the older <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-28mm-1-4-d-the-wide-angle-noct-nikkor\/\">Nikon AF-D 28mm 1.4<\/a>, but again the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-28mm-1-4-art\/\">Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art<\/a> shows a better performance.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-12-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-84429\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/1.4<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane12-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-12-review-nikon-af-s-28mm-1-4-e-84429\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane12-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51202\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_loCA_Nikon_AF-S_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"28mm fullframe comparison 1.4 1.2 1.5 voigtl\u00e4nder laowa nikon af-s af-d argus nokton thypoch simera sigma art dg contrast resolution bokeh vignetting coma sharpness loca ca\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_loCA_Nikon_AF-S_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_loCA_Nikon_AF-S_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_loCA_Nikon_AF-S_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51203\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_loCA_Nikon_AF-S_2.0.jpg\" alt=\"28mm fullframe comparison 1.4 1.2 1.5 voigtl\u00e4nder laowa nikon af-s af-d argus nokton thypoch simera sigma art dg contrast resolution bokeh vignetting coma sharpness loca ca\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_loCA_Nikon_AF-S_2.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_loCA_Nikon_AF-S_2.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_loCA_Nikon_AF-S_2.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane12-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51204\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_loCA_Nikon_AF-S_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"28mm fullframe comparison 1.4 1.2 1.5 voigtl\u00e4nder laowa nikon af-s af-d argus nokton thypoch simera sigma art dg contrast resolution bokeh vignetting coma sharpness loca ca\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_loCA_Nikon_AF-S_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_loCA_Nikon_AF-S_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/28mm_comparison_loCA_Nikon_AF-S_2.8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4 E | 100% crops<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Purple fringing was a big issue with the older <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-28mm-1-4-d-the-wide-angle-noct-nikkor\/\">Nikon AF-D 28mm 1.4<\/a>, so at least in this category there have been big improvements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">bokeh<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">sharpness<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">flare resistance (barely)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">minimum focus distance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">build quality<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>average<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>vignetting<\/li>\n<li>distortion<\/li>\n<li>coma correction<\/li>\n<li>CA correction<\/li>\n<li>weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>not good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">size (compared to recent mirrorless offerings)<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E was the last higher end f\/1.4 lens that had been released by Nikon for the F-mount and in my opinion it is also the best of them. For most aberrations it is better corrected than both, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-24mm-1-4g-outdated-or-modern-classic\/\">24mm 1.4G<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-35mm-1-4g\/\">35mm 1.4G<\/a>, and also has visibly higher resolution (don&#8217;t just take my word for it, also have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lensrentals.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/just-mtf-charts-nikon-prime-lenses\/\">this comparison<\/a> conducted by lensrentals).<\/p>\n<p>This lens was also included in my <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/comparison-fast-28mm-f-1-2-f-1-4-f-1-5-fullframe-lenses\/\">comparison of fast 28mm lenses<\/a>. If you have a look at it, you will notice that it fares well in most categories, but also that the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-28mm-1-4-art\/\">Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art<\/a> is a very strong competitor and slightly better in some categories (sharpness, CA correction, Coma correction). Where the Nikon stands out is flare resistance though, the only category where the Sigma showed a rather noticeable slip-up.<\/p>\n<p>We still haven&#8217;t seen a 28mm 1.4 lens from one of the major manufacturers for their mirrorless mounts, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-28mm-1-2-ffii-argus-the-worlds-fastest-28mm-lens\/\">Laowa 28mm 1.2<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-fe-28mm-1-8-af\/\">Viltrox 28mm 1.8 AF<\/a> show, that fast 28mm lenses designed for mirrorless cameras from scratch can be noticeably smaller though.<\/p>\n<p>Until then, this is the most well rounded fast 28mm lens to me &#8211; that is, if you are using Nikon F or Z cameras.<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40ZbQOV\">Amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3RipauI\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_nkw=nikon%20af-s%2028mm%201.4&amp;ssPageName=GSTL&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$1.799<\/strong> (new) or <strong>$1.000<\/strong> (used)<\/em><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<h2>Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>This Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-28mm-1-4-art\/\">Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-28mm-1-4-d-the-wide-angle-noct-nikkor\/\">Nikon AF-D 28mm 1.4<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-28mm-1-2-ffii-argus-the-worlds-fastest-28mm-lens\/\">Laowa 28mm 1.2 Argus<\/a> are all part of my <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/comparison-fast-28mm-f-1-2-f-1-4-f-1-5-fullframe-lenses\/\">fast 28mm comparison<\/a>, so best have a look there first.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-28mm-1-4-art\/\"><strong><em>Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nI already discussed in most of the sections above how these lenses compare. Long story short: I think for everyone who is not using a Z-mount camera and already has one of the FTZ adapters the Sigma lens is the better choice.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Wn0pxO\">amazon.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WzVkHd\">amazon.de<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/c\/product\/1436285-REG\/sigma_28mm_f_1_4_dg_hsm.html\/BI\/19619\/KBID\/12129\/kw\/SI2814DGSE\/DFF\/d10-v2-t1-xSI2814DGSE\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=sigma+28mm+1.4+art+sony+e&amp;_sacat=0&amp;LH_TitleDesc=0&amp;_odkw=zeiss+batis+25&amp;_osacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$799<\/strong> (new) or <strong>$550<\/strong> (used)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-28mm-1-4-d-the-wide-angle-noct-nikkor\/\"><em><strong>Nikon AF 28mm 1.4D:<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/em><\/a>This was the first 28mm 1.4 fullframe lens ever made when it was released in 1994. While it also uses a hand ground aspherical element as well as a very complex floating elements design, it does not match the performance of this Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E or of the Sigma 28mm 1.4 Art. It also has become a bit of a collector&#8217;s item, driving up its used price. For most people not a really good choice.<em><br \/>\nbuy used from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=nikon+af-d+28mm+1.4&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate link) starting at <strong>$1200<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-laowa-28mm-1-2-ffii-argus-the-worlds-fastest-28mm-lens\/\"><em><strong>Laowa 28mm 1.2 Argus:<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nThe Laowa is not only the fastest 28mm lens ever made, it is also a true mirrorless design making use of the short flange focal distance of these cameras. Despite being faster and way smaller it matches and sometimes exceeds the performance of this Nikon lens. The most notable difference is that the Nikon offers autofocus though (on Z-mount and E-mount via adapters), which the Laowa doesn&#8217;t.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.venuslens.net\/product\/laowa-argus-28mm-f-1-2-ff\/ref\/57\/\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3CdfFEI\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=laowa+28mm+1.2&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3T2GFk6\">Amazon.de<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$599<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-viltrox-fe-28mm-1-8-af\/\"><em><strong>Viltrox FE 28mm 1.8 AF:<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nThis Viltrox lens is a bit slower but still worth mentioning, as it is probably &#8220;the next best thing&#8221; when looking for a fast 28mm lens with AF.&nbsp; Sharpness is decent and bokeh is nice, but I wasn&#8217;t overly happy with the lack of a button or AF\/MF switch and in the Sony world it doesn&#8217;t look particularly great next to the smaller and often cheaper <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/sony-fe-28mm-f2-review\/\">Sony FE 28mm 2.0<\/a>. Still, this is a lens worth checking out, especially if you care about nice bokeh.<br \/>\n<em>buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/viltroxstore.com\/collections\/e-mount?ref=r67n83i6\">manufacturer&#8217;s shop<\/a> (use the code &#8220;PRnet&#8221; for 8% discount) | <a href=\"https:\/\/bhpho.to\/3CCluvt\">B&amp;H<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=viltrox+28mm+1.8&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a>&nbsp;(advertisement\/affiliate links) for <strong>$379<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66347\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66347\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66347\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_2.8_5_Pano5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_2.8_5_Pano5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_2.8_5_Pano5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_2.8_5_Pano5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/2.8 | pano from 5 shots<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66339\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66339\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66339\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_3.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66338\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66338\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66338\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66338\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66346\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66346\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66346\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_2.2_11.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_2.2_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_2.2_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_2.2_11-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/2.2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66344\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66344\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66344\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_13.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_13-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66343\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66343\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66343\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_12.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_12-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_66337\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-66337\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66337\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_1.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Zf_Sample_1.4_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-66337\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51021\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51021\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51021\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_10_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_10_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_10_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_10_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51023\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51023\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51023\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_12_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_12_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_12_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_12_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51023\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51014\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51014\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_3_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_3_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_3_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_3_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51015\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51015\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_4_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_4_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_4_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_4_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_73443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73443\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-73443\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Wedding1_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Wedding1_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Wedding1_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Wedding1_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-73443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77202\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77202\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77202\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_3_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_3_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_3_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_3_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77222\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77222\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-77222\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_5_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_5_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_5_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_Anni_5_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77222\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52042\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52042\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52042\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_27_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_27_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_27_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_27_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52044\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52044\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52044\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_29_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_29_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_29_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_29_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52044\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52045\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52045\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52045\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_30_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_30_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_30_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_30_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52045\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52041\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52041\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52041\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_26_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_26_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_26_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_26_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_51734\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-51734\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-51734\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_22_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_22_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_22_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_22_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-51734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | Monster LA-FE2 | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52040\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-52040\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_25_1.4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon af-s 28mm 1.4 e n ed sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_25_1.4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_25_1.4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Nikon_AF-S_28mm_1.4E_Sample_25_1.4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70940\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70940\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70940\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_26.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_26.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_26-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_26-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70937\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70937\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70937\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_23.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_23.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_23-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_23-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70937\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70933\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70933\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70933\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_19.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_19-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_19-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70933\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70934\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70934\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70934\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_20.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_20-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_20-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70934\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70929\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70929\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70929\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_15.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_15-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_15-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70932\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70932\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70932\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_18.jpg\" alt=\"Silbersalz silbersalz35 125t vivid edition fuji eterna tungsten analogue analog ecn-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_18-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Silbersalz_125T_ECN-2_F80_Nikon_28mm_1.4E_1.4_18-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70932\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon F80 | Silbersalz 125T | ECN-2 | Nikon AF-S 28mm 1.4E | f\/1.4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>You can find many of the sample images in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCkhbY\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Further Reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wideangle-lenses-for-the-sony-alpha-7-series\/\">Guide to 20-28mm wide angle lenses for Sony FE cameras<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-s-20mm-1-8g\/\">Review: Nikon AF-S 20mm 1.8G<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-sigma-35mm-1-2-art-dg-dn\/\">Review: Sigma 35mm 1.2 Art DG DN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/lens-aberrations-explained-part-1\/\">Lens aberrations explained<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/manual-lenses\/\">Technical Knowledge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Support Us<\/h2>\n<p>Did you find this article useful or just 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