Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G compared with NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G	NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
Released
Released	May 2012	February 2025
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	28 mm	35 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/1.2
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	11 elements in nine groups	17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	Two aspherical elements	Three ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat	Meso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	–	f/1.2–16
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	11 rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 75°; DX 53°	FX 63°; DX 44°
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; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
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	–
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 dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.25 m from the focal plane	Minimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Nikon UK specifies 0.22×, while Nikon Japan specifies 0.21×; the UK figure is retained	Maximum 0.2×
Video features
Video features	–	Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	–
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	82 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	73 mm	90 mm
Length
Length	80.5 mm	150 mm
Weight
Weight	330 g (better)	1,060 g
Controls
Controls	M/A–M switch, focus ring and distance window	Two customisable L-Fn buttons for horizontal or vertical shooting, customisable control ring and manual focus ring; AF/manual switch, as confirmed by both reviews
Filter detail
Filter detail	–	82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm 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	Sealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 73 mm maximum diameter × 80.5 mm from the mount	Approximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	–	Approximately 1060 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	–	HB-110 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-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 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	Nikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained