Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 vs Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G

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Product
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Name Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8 Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm F2.8 Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Release Year 2022 2012
Release Date 2022-09-20
MSRP N/A 699 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 19 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,19
Aperture
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Three aspherical elements, two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and one Super ED element No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Focal Length 17-28 mm 28 mm
Zoom Range 11 mm 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 Z 17-28mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 75 mm 73 mm
Length 101 mm 80 mm
Weight 450 gr 330 gr
Other
Nikon Z 17-28mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S 28mm F1.8 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-107 HB-64
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A