The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 28mm f1.8G 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 f1.8G is the longer of the two lenses at 81mm. The Nikon 28mm f2.8D with a length of 45mm, is 36mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 28mm f1.8G also has a larger diameter of 73mm 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. Nikon 28mm f2.8D weighs 205g, 37% (125g) lighter than the Nikon 28mm f1.8G's weight of 330g.
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 28mm f1.8G has a filter size of 67mm 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 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon 28mm f1.8G:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 28mm f2.8D:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 28mm f1.8G and the Nikon 28mm f2.8D 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
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm but while Nikon 28mm f1.8G has the fastest aperture of
F1.8, the Nikon 28mm f2.8D's widest aperture value is
F2.8.