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

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

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED
Overview
Released
Released	May 2012	February 2014
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	28 mm	35 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/1.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	11 elements in nine groups	11 elements in eight groups
Special elements
Special elements	Two aspherical elements	One ED glass element and one aspherical element
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat	Super Integrated Coating, identified by Digital Camera World; no Nano Crystal Coat, according to ePHOTOzine
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	Seven 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 with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DX. This is distinct from the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.25 m	0.25 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.22×	0.24×
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	Silent Wave Motor; both reviews confirm manual focus override
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.25 m from the focal plane	Minimum 0.25 m from the focal plane; ePHOTOzine confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter thread
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	67 mm	58 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	73 mm	72 mm
Length
Length	80.5 mm	71.5 mm
Weight
Weight	330 g	305 g (better)
Controls
Controls	M/A–M switch, focus ring and distance window	Focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring. Digital Camera World notes limited distance markings between 0.7 m and infinity
Filter detail
Filter detail	–	58 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch
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	ePHOTOzine identifies a rubber gasket at the mount; Digital Camera World says it is not extensively weather sealed. A general weather-resistance rating is not assigned
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 73 mm maximum diameter × 80.5 mm from the mount	Approximately 72 mm maximum diameter × 71.5 mm length from the lens mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	–	Approximately 305 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	–	HB-70 bayonet hood included
In the box
In the box	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-64 bayonet hood and CL-0915 flexible pouch	LC-58 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-70 hood and CL-0915 flexible pouch
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Japan records 24 May 2012 availability. Nikon's Canadian announcement specifies the end of May 2012	Nikon Japan records first sale on 6 February 2014; Nikon USA announced later US availability on 20 February 2014