Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G

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AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G compared with AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G
Overview
Released
Released	May 2012	November 2010
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	28 mm	35 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/1.4
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	11 elements in nine groups	Ten elements in seven groups
Special elements
Special elements	Two aspherical elements	One aspherical element
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat	Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coating
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 75°; DX 53°	FX and 35 mm film 63°; DX 44°
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; DX angle of view equivalent to 42 mm on FX	Nikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Nikon Japan specifies autofocus support with the FT1 adapter
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.25 m	0.3 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.22×	0.2×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Rear focusing with an ultrasonic motor according to Nikon Japan; reviews identify Silent Wave Motor and manual override	Rear focusing with Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual mode; the front barrel does not rotate during focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.25 m from the focal plane	Minimum focus 0.3 m
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Nikon UK specifies 0.22×, while Nikon Japan specifies 0.21×; the UK figure is retained	Nikon UK publishes 0.2× maximum reproduction ratio, used in the main specifications; Nikon Japan gives 0.19×
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No optical VR, confirmed by Cameralabs
Design
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	67 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	73 mm	83 mm
Length
Length	80.5 mm	89.5 mm
Weight
Weight	330 g (better)	600 g
Controls
Controls	M/A–M switch, focus ring and distance window	Manual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	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	Both reviews describe sealing, including a rubber mount gasket; no general maker protection rating is assigned
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 73 mm maximum diameter × 80.5 mm from the mount	Approximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 89.5 mm from the mount
In the box
In the box	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-64 bayonet hood and CL-0915 flexible pouch	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-59 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouch, as listed by Nikon UK
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Japan records 24 May 2012 availability. Nikon's Canadian announcement specifies the end of May 2012	Nikon USA announced mid-November 2010 availability; Nikon Japan records 19 November 2010 release