The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 35mm f1.4G and the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED is the longer of the two lenses at 101mm. The Nikon 35mm f1.4G with a length of 90mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 83mm.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 35mm f1.4G weighs 600g, which means it is 45g (6%) lighter than the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED which has a weight of 645g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Nikon 35mm f1.4G has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 35mm f1.4G:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 35mm f1.4G and the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Focal Range
Nikon 35mm f1.4G is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.4E ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 28mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42mm.