Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
28mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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 35mm f/1.8G DX captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Reasons to consider the Nikon 28mm f/2.8D
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX.
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
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:35 mm
28mm f/2.8D:28 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro 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 AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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 AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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 AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Zoom range More zoom
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 AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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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