Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 28mm f/1.8G
 vs
Canon
EF 15mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 28mm f/1.8G
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S 28mm f/1.8G captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
Help
 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Slightly better wide angle 15 mm vs 28 mm
Help
 Around 50% better wide angle
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 28mm f/1.8G:28 mm
EF 15mm f/2.8:15 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the EF 15mm f/2.8
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 15mm f/2.8

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Low light lens

$2,000
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G
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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$500
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef vs the EF 15mm f/2.8
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 15mm f/2.8
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the EF 15mm f/2.8
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the EF 15mm f/2.8
Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Low light lens

$300
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Compare the 16mm f/2.4 Pancake vs the EF 15mm f/2.8

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