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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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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 Nikon 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Slightly better wide angle 16 mm vs 28 mm
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More than 40% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 16mm f/2.8D

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
16mm f/2.8D:16 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Low light lens

$2,000

Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Canon EF 15mm f/2.8

Fisheye lens

$646

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997

Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Zeiss Distagon  T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,395

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Nikon Nikkor  24mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$479

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus

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
Nikon Nikkor  28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$899

Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$289

Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Nikon Nikkor  24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

$649

Magnification More magnification
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$609

Magnification More magnification
Nikon Nikkor  14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479

Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx

Samyang 8mm f/2.8 Fish-eye Samsung-nx

Wide angle lens

$349

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$269

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture

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