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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D
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 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/2.8D
Slightly better wide angle 28 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:5.6 (0.2x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 28mm 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
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/1.8D:50 mm
28mm f/2.8D: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/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
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
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
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/2.8D

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

$92 - $110
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II 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

$107 - $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/1.8G

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 AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419
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
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489
Magnification Much more magnification
Length Longer
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G 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

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