Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1

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AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G compared with NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G	NikonNIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1
Overview
Released
Released	May 2012	January 2026
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	28 mm	24–105 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/4–7.1
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/22–40
Optical construction
Optical construction	11 elements in nine groups	12 elements in 10 groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	Two aspherical elements	One ED and two aspherical elements
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	–	f/4–22 at 24 mm and f/7.1–40 at 105 mm; displayed minimum aperture may vary with camera exposure increments
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat	–
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	Seven rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 75°; DX 53°	FX 84°–23°10′; DX 61°–15°20′
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon Z 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	Native Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.25 m	0.2 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.22×	0.5×
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	Stepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.25 m from the focal plane	Distances from focal plane; 0.2 m at 24/50 mm and 0.28 m at 105 mm
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Nikon UK specifies 0.22×, while Nikon Japan specifies 0.21×; the UK figure is retained	Maximum 0.5× at 70–105 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; stabilisation depends on the camera body
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	67 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	73 mm	73.5 mm
Length
Length	80.5 mm	106.5 mm
Weight
Weight	330 g (better)	350 g
Controls
Controls	M/A–M switch, focus ring and distance window	Customisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; AF/manual selection in camera menu
Zoom design
Zoom design	–	Barrel extends when zooming; focal-length markings 24, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 105 mm
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	Designed for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 73 mm maximum diameter × 80.5 mm from the mount	Approximately 73.5 mm maximum diameter × 106.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	–	Approximately 350 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	–	Optional HB-93B; not included, as confirmed by both reviews
In the box
In the box	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-64 bayonet hood and CL-0915 flexible pouch	LC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear cap may differ in camera kits
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Japan records 24 May 2012 availability. Nikon's Canadian announcement specifies the end of May 2012	US maker states mid-January 2026; earliest exact retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained