Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f1.8G vs Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f2.8D Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f1.8G vs Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f2.8D

Lens to replace

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Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Nikon 28mm f2.8D

Wideangle Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f1.8G over Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f2.8D

Focal Length - Tele	35mm vs 28mm	7mm more tele coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.8 vs 2.8	faster lens at wide

Reasons to choose Nikon AF Nikkor 28mm f2.8D over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f1.8G

Nikon 35mm f1.8G vs Nikon 28mm f2.8D Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 35mm f1.8G	Nikon 28mm f2.8D
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$476.95	$286.95
Lens Type	Wideangle Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	35mm	28mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F16.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	7	7
Optics
Optical Elements	11	6
Optical Groups	8	6
Special Elements	1 ED glass element, 1 aspheric element	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.25m	0.25m
Max Magnification	0.24X	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Screw drive from camera
Full Time Manual	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	305g	205g
Diameter	72mm	65mm
Length	72mm	45mm
Materials	Unknown	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	58mm	52mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	No
Hood Code	HB-70	HN-2
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	Lens case CL-0715
	Report	Report

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