Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G compared with NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G	NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
Released
Released	May 2012	September 2024
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	28 mm	50 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	10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	Two aspherical elements	One aspherical element
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	–	f/1.4–16
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat	–
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 75°; DX 53°	FX 47°; DX 31°30′
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	0.37 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.22×	0.17×
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; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.25 m from the focal plane	Minimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Nikon UK specifies 0.22×, while Nikon Japan specifies 0.21×; the UK figure is retained	Maximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features
Video features	–	Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	62 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	73 mm	74.5 mm
Length
Length	80.5 mm	86.5 mm
Weight
Weight	330 g (better)	420 g
Controls
Controls	M/A–M switch, focus ring and distance window	Separate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design
Zoom design	–	Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail
Filter detail	–	62 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	Designed for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 73 mm maximum diameter × 80.5 mm from the mount	Approximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	–	Approximately 420 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	–	HB-115 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-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
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 September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor