Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.8D
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
28mm f/2.8 AIS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.8D captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $115.00 vs $499.95
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 The best price we've seen is $385 cheaper (4.3x less)
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 28 mm
Help
 Around 80% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D

Reasons to consider the Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Slightly better wide angle 28 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 More than 40% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AIS

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
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/1.8D:50 mm
28mm f/2.8 AIS:28 mm

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

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
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
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Low light lens

$289
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
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
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
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
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$479
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

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