Nikon AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs 24mm f/2.8D

differences

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

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Wider aperture

f/1.8

f/2.8

At its widest, the AF-S 28mm f/1.8G captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D

Slightly cheaper

$359.95

$696.95

The best price we've seen is $337 cheaper (around 50% less)

Learn more about
the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Poor telephoto

AF-S 28mm f/1.8G:	28 mm
24mm f/2.8D:	24 mm

	Poor zoom
	1x

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

competitors

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

Low light lens

$197

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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

Low light lens

$2,000

Is slightly more expensive

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$500

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks autofocus

Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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

Low light lens

$899

Wider aperture

Slightly heavier

Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

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

Low light lens

$449

Slightly cheaper

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Slightly heavier

Compare the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

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

Low light lens

$289

Wider aperture

Slightly cheaper

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439

Has a silent focus motor

Significantly wider aperture

Wider aperture

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 28mm f/1.8G
vs
Nikon Nikkor
24mm f/2.8D

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D