Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G

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AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

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AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G

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Verdict at a glance

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G is lighter by 3470g.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G goes wider (28mm vs 400mm).
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR reaches further (400mm vs 28mm).
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR is the newer design (2014 vs 2012).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR	AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Prime	Prime
Focal length	400mm	28mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/1.8 (faster)
Released	2014	2012
Blades	9	7
Format	full-frame	full-frame
Groups	12	9
Af motor	SWM	SWM
Elements	16	11
Weight g	3800.0	330.0 (lighter)
Length mm	358.0	80.5
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	159.5	73.0
Min focus m	2.6	0.25 (closer focusing)
Max magnification	0.17	0.22
Filter mm	n/a	67

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

Nikon's flagship 400mm f/2.8 with fluorite elements and an electromagnetic aperture, introduced in 2014. It weighs about 3.8kg, lighter than previous Nikon 400mm lenses.

Pros

f/2.8 with VR
Lighter than earlier Nikon 400mm lenses
Weather-sealed build
Takes teleconverters

Cons

Large
Needs a monopod or gimbal head
About 3.8kg

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

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