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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AIS

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikon 20mm f/2.8D.
Nikon Nikkor  28mm f/2.8 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Reasons to consider the Nikon 20mm f/2.8D

Auto focus Yes vs No
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Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 20mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
28mm f/2.8 AIS:28 mm
20mm f/2.8D:20 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor  18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$569

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor  24mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$479

Nikon Nikkor  24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Aperture Has a wider aperture

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Zeiss Distagon  T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,004

Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Low light lens

$289

Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Low light lens

$2,000

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$479

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Nikon-f

Low light lens

$649

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus

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