Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED

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AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED compared with AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED
Overview
Released
Released	September 2015	June 2017
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	24 mm	28 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/1.4
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	12 elements in nine groups	14 elements in 11 groups
Special elements
Special elements	Two ED glass elements and two aspherical elements	Two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat	Nano Crystal Coat and fluorine coating
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	–	E-type electromagnetic automatic diaphragm
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 84°; DX 61°	FX 75°; DX 53°
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon F mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Digital Camera World gives a 36 mm equivalent angle of view on DX	Nikon 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
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.23 m	0.28 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.2×	0.17×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Rear focusing with an ultrasonic motor according to Nikon Japan; both reviews identify Silent Wave Motor and manual override	Rear focusing with Silent Wave Motor and manual override; Nikon Japan specifies rear focusing rather than generic internal focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.23 m from the focal plane	Minimum focus 0.28 m from the focal plane
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	–	Maker maximum 0.17×; Phillip Reeve's measured 1:5.5 is a test result, not the maker specification
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No optical VR, confirmed by ePHOTOzine
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	72 mm	77 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	77.5 mm	83 mm
Length
Length	83 mm	100.5 mm
Weight
Weight	355 g (better)	645 g
Controls
Controls	Focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine reports no aperture ring and a non-rotating front element	Dedicated focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Digital Camera World identifies a mount gasket, while ePHOTOzine notes the lack of general weather resistance. No general maker protection rating is assigned	Nikon specifies dust- and drip-resistant construction; fluorine coating repels water, dust and dirt. No waterproof or IP rating is claimed
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 77.5 mm maximum diameter × 83 mm from the mount	Approximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 100.5 mm from the mount
Weight detail
Weight detail	Nikon UK and Japan specify 355 g; Digital Camera World's table and prose give 335 g. The maker figure is retained	Maker approximately 645 g; Phillip Reeve measured 646 g without hood or caps
In the box
In the box	LC-72 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-76 bayonet hood and CL-1015 lens case	LC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-83 bayonet hood and CL-1118 lens case
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Canada stated mid-September 2015 availability; Nikon Japan records 17 September 2015. Month precision is retained because Canada's first-sale day is unspecified	Nikon USA stated late June 2017 availability; Nikon Japan records 30 June 2017. Month precision is retained because the US first-sale day is unspecified