Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G vs Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G and Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G |
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D |
Name | Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G | Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm F1.8 G | Nikon Nikkor AF 28mm F2.8 D |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G |
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D |
Release Year | 2012 | 1994 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 699 USD | 289 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G |
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D |
Lens Type | Wide Angle Lens | Wide Angle Lens |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G |
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D |
Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G |
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | YesNote. See below for further information |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D |
Motor Type | No information | N/A |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 25 cm | 25 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G |
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D |
Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F2,8 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G |
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D |
Construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 6 elements / 6 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G |
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D |
Focal Length | 28 mm | 28 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G |
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 73 mm | 65 mm |
Length | 80 mm | 44 mm |
Weight | 330 gr | 205 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G |
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HB-64 | HN-2 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |