The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE and the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 97mm. The Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE with a length of 43mm, is 54mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE and Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE and the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S Size and Weight The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE weighs 160g, which means it is 290g (64%) lighter than the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S which has a weight of 450g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE and the Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S 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
Nikon Z 28mm F2.8 SE 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.
Nikon Z 24mm F1.8 S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 24mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36mm.