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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm 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 50mm f/1.8G captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 28 mm
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Around 80% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G 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 vs 50 mm
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More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:5.6 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects 20% larger in your photo
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
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 50mm f/1.8G:50 mm
28mm f/2.8D:28 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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

Low light lens

$197

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

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

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

Low light lens

$289

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650

Aperture Has a wider aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439

Aperture Wider aperture
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

$109 - $197

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

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

Travel lens

$330

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Nikon Nikkor  24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$360

Magnification Slightly less magnification
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
Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649

Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly more expensive

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