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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G EDNikonAF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2010June 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length24 mm28 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction12 elements in ten groups14 elements in 11 groups
Special elementsTwo ED glass elements and two aspherical elementsTwo ED glass elements and three aspherical elements
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatNano Crystal Coat and fluorine coating
Aperture detail–E-type electromagnetic automatic diaphragm
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX and 35 mm film 84°; DX 61°, equivalent to a 36 mm lens's angle of view on FXFX 75°; DX 53°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon F mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Nikon Japan specifies autofocus support with the FT1 adapterNikon F-mount E-type CPU lens; ePHOTOzine notes that electronic aperture control requires a compatible later camera body. Phillip Reeve tested autofocus successfully on a Nikon Zf through the FTZ II adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.28 m
Maximum magnification0.18×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailRear focusing with Silent Wave Motor, M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual mode; Nikon Japan specifies rear focusing rather than the review's generic internal-focusing descriptionRear focusing with Silent Wave Motor and manual override; Nikon Japan specifies rear focusing rather than generic internal focusing
Focus distance detailMinimum focus 0.25 m; Cameralabs measured 1:5.1 magnification in manual focus, while the main maximum magnification is Nikon's published 0.18×Minimum focus 0.28 m from the focal plane
Magnification detail–Maker maximum 0.17×; Phillip Reeve's measured 1:5.5 is a test result, not the maker specification
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviewsNo optical VR, confirmed by ePHOTOzine
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter83 mm83 mm
Length88.5 mm100.5 mm
Weight620 g645 g
ControlsManual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ringDedicated focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch
Weather resistanceCameralabs identifies a rubber gasket at the mount; no general maker dust or moisture protection claim is assignedNikon specifies dust- and drip-resistant construction; fluorine coating repels water, dust and dirt. No waterproof or IP rating is claimed
Dimensions detailApproximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 88.5 mm from the mountApproximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 100.5 mm from the mount
Weight detail–Maker approximately 645 g; Phillip Reeve measured 646 g without hood or caps
In the boxLC-77 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-51 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouchLC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-83 bayonet hood and CL-1118 lens case
Release detailNikon Japan's current shop records 19 March 2010 release, matching its original announced on-sale date. Cameralabs' introductory January 2010 wording is not used as a retail dateNikon USA stated late June 2017 availability; Nikon Japan records 30 June 2017. Month precision is retained because the US first-sale day is unspecified

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