Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED vs Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED and Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED Nikon Nikkor AF 28mm F2.8 D
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Release Year 2004 1994
Release Date
MSRP 459 USD 289 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 25 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 6 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Focal Length 18-70 mm 28 mm
Zoom Range 52 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 65 mm
Length 75 mm 44 mm
Weight 420 gr 205 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Nikon AF 28mm F2.8 D
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-32 HN-2
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A