The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z and the Nikon 28mm f2.8D 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 28mm f2.8D is the longer of the two lenses at 45mm. The 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z with a length of 43mm, is 2mm shorter. On the other hand, the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Nikon 28mm f2.8D's 65mm diameter.
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. 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z weighs 163g, which means it is 42g (20%) lighter than the Nikon 28mm f2.8D which has a weight of 205g.
Filter Threads
The 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z has a filter size of 39mm whereas the Nikon 28mm f2.8D has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 39mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 28mm f2.8D:
Lens Mounts
The 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 28mm f2.8D has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Z is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 27mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
40.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Nikon 28mm f2.8D 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.
