The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 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. Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 89mm. The Nikon 28mm f2.8D with a length of 45mm, is 44mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 also has a larger diameter of 75mm 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, 63% (360g) lighter than the Schneider PC 28mm f2.8's weight of 565g.
Filter Threads
The Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 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 Schneider PC 28mm f2.8:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 28mm f2.8D:
Lens Mounts
The Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 has the Sony Alpha 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 Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Schneider PC 28mm f2.8 is also available in the Canon EF , Pentax KAF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
28mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
