Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G compared with NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G	NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
Released
Released	May 2012	September 2025
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	28 mm	24–70 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/2.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/22
Macro lens
Macro lens	–	No
Optical construction
Optical construction	11 elements in nine groups	14 elements in 10 groups
Special elements
Special elements	Two aspherical elements	Two ED and three aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat	Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	11 rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 75°; DX 53°	FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon Z
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 Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.25 m	0.24 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.22×	0.32×
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	Multi-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.25 m from the focal plane	Minimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mm
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Nikon UK specifies 0.22×, while Nikon Japan specifies 0.21×; the UK figure is retained	Maximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video features
Video features	–	Focus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	77 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	73 mm	84 mm
Length
Length	80.5 mm	142 mm
Weight
Weight	330 g (better)	675 g
Controls
Controls	M/A–M switch, focus ring and distance window	Click on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom range
Zoom design
Zoom design	–	Internal zoom maintains the lens length
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	Dust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 73 mm maximum diameter × 80.5 mm from the mount	Approximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detail
Weight detail	–	Maker approximately 675 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	–	HB-117 with window for rotating filters
In the box
In the box	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-64 bayonet hood and CL-0915 flexible pouch	LC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Japan records 24 May 2012 availability. Nikon's Canadian announcement specifies the end of May 2012	Announced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day