The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE 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 Z 28mm F2.8 SE is the longer of the two lenses at 43mm. The Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 with a length of 24mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE also has a larger diameter of 72mm compared to the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8's 70mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 and Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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 Z 26mm F2.8 weighs 125g, which means it is 35g (21%) lighter than the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE which has a weight of 160g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE have the same Filter thread size of 52mm.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 26mm F2.8 and the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.