Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G is lighter by 20g.
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G goes wider (28mm vs 85mm).
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G reaches further (85mm vs 28mm).
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G | AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 28mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Af motor | SWM | SWM |
| Elements | 9 | 11 |
| Weight g | 350.0 | 330.0 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 67 | 67 |
| Length mm | 73.0 | 80.5 |
| Diameter mm | 80.0 | 73.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.8 | 0.25 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.124 | 0.22 |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G
A fast, relatively compact portrait prime for Nikon FX cameras with a silent-wave motor. It also works on DX cameras as a longer lens.
Pros
- f/1.8 aperture
- Sharp
- Fast AF
- Light for 85mm (350 g)
Cons
- No VR
- Purple fringing wide open
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G
The AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G is a fast wide-angle prime for Nikon FX cameras with a silent-wave motor and compact size.
Pros
- f/1.8 aperture
- Compact
- Quiet focusing
Cons
- Soft corners wide open
- Some distortion
- No VR