Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G compared with NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G	NikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
Released
Released	May 2012	October 2025
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	28 mm	35 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/1.7
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Macro lens
Macro lens	–	Yes
Optical construction
Optical construction	11 elements in nine groups	Eight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	Two aspherical elements	One aspherical ED element
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	–	At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
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°	DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	APS-C
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; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.25 m	0.16 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.22×	0.67×
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	Minimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Nikon UK specifies 0.22×, while Nikon Japan specifies 0.21×; the UK figure is retained	Actual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features
Video features	–	Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	52 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	73 mm	70 mm
Length
Length	80.5 mm	72 mm
Weight
Weight	330 g	220 g (better)
Controls
Controls	M/A–M switch, focus ring and distance window	Customisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design
Zoom design	–	Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail
Filter detail	–	52 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 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 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	–	Approximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hood
Lens hood	–	Optional HN-43, sold separately
In the box
In the box	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-64 bayonet hood and CL-0915 flexible pouch	LC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Japan records 24 May 2012 availability. Nikon's Canadian announcement specifies the end of May 2012	Nikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained