Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G EDvsNikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G
AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
18-35mm / F3.5-4.5
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AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G
28mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-35mm in a single lens
When the AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight55g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED95mm long × 83mm diameter
- AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G80.5mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 28mm | −10mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 28mm | +7mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F1.8 | 1.9 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4.5 | F1.8 | 2.6 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 25cm | +0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.19× | 0.21× | −0.02x |
| Weight | 385g | 330g | +55g |
| Length | 95mm | 80.5mm | +14.5mm |
| Diameter | 83mm | 73mm | +10mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2012 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED relative to AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
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AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G
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