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

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

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G
Overview
Released
Released	June 2017	May 2012
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	28 mm	28 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.4	f/1.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	14 elements in 11 groups	11 elements in nine groups
Special elements
Special elements	Two ED glass elements and three aspherical elements	Two aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat and fluorine coating	Nano Crystal Coat
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	E-type electromagnetic automatic diaphragm	–
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	Seven rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 75°; DX 53°	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 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	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	0.28 m	0.25 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.17×	0.22×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Rear focusing with Silent Wave Motor and manual override; Nikon Japan specifies rear focusing rather than generic internal focusing	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 0.28 m from the focal plane	Minimum focus 0.25 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	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 ePHOTOzine	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	Yes	–
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	77 mm	67 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	83 mm	73 mm
Length
Length	100.5 mm	80.5 mm
Weight
Weight	645 g	330 g (better)
Controls
Controls	Dedicated focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch	M/A–M switch, focus ring and distance window
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Nikon specifies dust- and drip-resistant construction; fluorine coating repels water, dust and dirt. No waterproof or IP rating is claimed	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 83 mm maximum diameter × 100.5 mm from the mount	Approximately 73 mm maximum diameter × 80.5 mm from the mount
Weight detail
Weight detail	Maker approximately 645 g; Phillip Reeve measured 646 g without hood or caps	–
In the box
In the box	LC-77 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-83 bayonet hood and CL-1118 lens case	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-64 bayonet hood and CL-0915 flexible pouch
Release detail
Release detail	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	Nikon Japan records 24 May 2012 availability. Nikon's Canadian announcement specifies the end of May 2012