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

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

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G
Overview
Released
Released	September 2015	May 2012
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	24 mm	28 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/1.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	12 elements in nine groups	11 elements in nine groups
Special elements
Special elements	Two ED glass elements and two aspherical elements	Two aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat	Nano Crystal Coat
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	Seven rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 84°; DX 61°	FX and 35 mm film 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 G-type CPU lens covering FX; DX angle of view equivalent to 42 mm on FX
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.23 m	0.25 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.2×	0.22×
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 an ultrasonic motor according to Nikon Japan; reviews identify Silent Wave Motor and manual override
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.23 m from the focal plane	Minimum focus 0.25 m from the focal plane
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	–	Nikon UK specifies 0.22×, while Nikon Japan specifies 0.21×; the UK figure is retained
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews
Design
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	72 mm	67 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	77.5 mm	73 mm
Length
Length	83 mm	80.5 mm
Weight
Weight	355 g	330 g (better)
Controls
Controls	Focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; ePHOTOzine reports no aperture ring and a non-rotating front element	M/A–M switch, focus ring and distance window
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	Both reviews identify a rubber seal at the mount; Digital Camera World notes it is not fully weather sealed. No general maker rating is assigned
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 77.5 mm maximum diameter × 83 mm from the mount	Approximately 73 mm maximum diameter × 80.5 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	–
In the box
In the box	LC-72 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-76 bayonet hood and CL-1015 lens case	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-64 bayonet hood and CL-0915 flexible pouch
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 Japan records 24 May 2012 availability. Nikon's Canadian announcement specifies the end of May 2012