Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f1.8G vs Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f3.5D EDto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Nikon 28mm f1.8G Top Features
- 28mm Focal Range
- F1.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 330g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 81mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.25m
- Max Magnification:0.22x
Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED Top Features
- 24mm Focal Range
- F3.5 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 77mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 730g.
- Diameter: 83mm
- Length: 108mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.25m
Our Winner: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f1.8G over Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f3.5D ED
Focal Length – Tele
28mm
vs
24mm
4mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide
1.8
vs
3.5
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.8
vs
3.5
Wider aperture at tele end
Autofocus
Yes
vs
No
Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight
330g
vs
730g
400g lighter
Diameter
73mm
vs
83mm
10mm smaller in diameter
Length
81mm
vs
108mm
27mm shorter
Filter Thread
67mm
vs
77mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification
0.22x
vs
x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Focal Length – Wide
24mm
vs
28mm
4mm Wider coverage
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
7
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Aperture Ring
Yes
vs
No
able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Nikon 28mm f1.8G vs Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED All Features
General
Nikon 28mm f1.8G
Nikon PC-E 24mm f3.5D ED
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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Lens Type
Wideangle Prime
Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount
Nikon F (FX)
Nikon F (FX)
Max Format
35mm FF
35mm FF
Focal Range
28mm
24mm
Image Stabilization
No
No
Colour
Black
Black
Zoom Method
No Zoom
No Zoom
Power Zoom
No
No
Zoom Lock
No
No
Zoom Ratio
1.0X
1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture
F1.8
F3.5
Min Aperture
F16.0
F32.0
Aperture Ring
No
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
7
9
Optics
Optical Elements
11
13
Optical Groups
9
10
Special Elements
2 aspherical lens elements and lens elements with Nano Crystal Coat
three ED glass elements, three aspherical lenses, one with Nano Crystal Coat
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.25m
0.25m
Max Magnification
0.22X
unknown
Autofocus
Yes
No
AF Motor Type
Ring-type ultrasonic
None
Full Time Manual
Yes
N/A
Focus Method
Internal
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Unknown
DoF Scale
Unknown
Unknown
Distance Scale
Yes
Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter
Unknown
Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight
330g
730g
Diameter
73mm
83mm
Length
81mm
108mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
No
No
Filter Thread
67mm
77mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
HB-64
HB-41
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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