Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
 vs
Leica Summicron
28mm f/2

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Much better telephoto 400 mm vs 28 mm
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 Around 14.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More magnification 1:6.2 (0.2x) vs 1:22 (0x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 3.5x larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Reasons to consider the Leica 28mm f/2
Much better wide angle 28 mm vs 400 mm
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 14.3x better wide angle
Much lighter 272 g vs 4.6 kg
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 16.9x lighter
Significantly cheaper $4,295.00 vs $8,899.00
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 The best price we've seen is $4,604 cheaper (2.1x less)
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 28mm f/2 captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Leica Summicron 28mm f/2 Learn more about
the Leica 28mm f/2

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Lowest price Very expensive Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:$8,899.00
28mm f/2:$4,295.00
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:1:6.2 (0.2x)
28mm f/2:1:22 (0x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Sports lens
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR vs the Summicron 28mm f/2
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II

Wildlife lens

$8,399
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Summicron 28mm f/2
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$10,999
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Summicron 28mm f/2

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$7,190
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$7,900
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Lowest price Cheaper
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Lowest price Much cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$7,999
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Min focal length Better wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Compare the 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG APO IF HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$6,140
Lowest price Cheaper
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 500mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Leica Summicron 28mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica Elmarit 28mm f/2.8 M

Leica Elmarit 28mm f/2.8 M

Wide angle lens

$2,195
Lowest price Cheaper
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Elmarit 28mm f/2.8 M vs the Summicron 28mm f/2
Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the Distagon 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Summicron 28mm f/2
Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Low light lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 18mm f/2 XF R vs the Summicron 28mm f/2
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef

Travel lens

$649
Zoom range Much more zoom
Auto focus Auto focus
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon-ef vs the Summicron 28mm f/2
Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha

Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha

Travel lens

$270
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Much more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha vs the Summicron 28mm f/2

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