Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs 28mm f/2.8D

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm 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 50mm f/1.8G captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops

Slightly better telephoto

50 mm

28 mm

Around 80% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 28mm f/2.8D

Slightly better wide angle

28 mm

50 mm

More than 40% better wide angle

Slightly more magnification

1:5.6 (0.2x)

1:6.7 (0.2x)

Take macro shots with subjects 20% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Nikon 28mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor zoom
	1x

Poor telephoto

AF-S 50mm f/1.8G:	50 mm
28mm f/2.8D:	28 mm

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 50mm f/1.8G

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

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

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

Low light lens

$289

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650

Has a wider aperture

Lacks autofocus

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Wider aperture

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439

Wider aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197

Image stabilization

More zoom

Is a zoom lens

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330

Image stabilization

Significantly more zoom

Is a zoom lens

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Wider aperture

Slightly more magnification

Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$360

Slightly less magnification

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

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

Low light lens

$449

Wider aperture

More magnification

Slightly heavier

Compare the 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649

Auto focus

Slightly more expensive

Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
vs
Nikon Nikkor
28mm f/2.8D

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 28mm f/2.8D