Nikon Nikkor
28mm f/2.8D
 vs
Canon
EF 35mm f/2

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 28mm f/2.8D
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 28mm f/2.8D vs the Canon EF 35mm f/2.
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 28mm f/2.8D

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/2
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the EF 35mm f/2 captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly more magnification 1:4.3 (0.2x) vs 1:5.6 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Canon EF 35mm f/2 Learn more about
the Canon EF 35mm f/2

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/2.8D:28 mm
EF 35mm f/2:35 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the EF 35mm f/2
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the EF 35mm f/2

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$360
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Nikon-f

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$289
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Canon EF 35mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Magnification Less magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$330
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 24mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 35mm f/2

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