Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) vs Canon EF 28mm F2.8

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) and Canon EF 28mm F2.8 .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Name Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition) Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Release Year 2013 1987
Release Date
MSRP 279 USD 269 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Construction 7 elements  /  6 groups 5 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Focal Length 50 mm 28 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 73 mm 67 mm
Length 52 mm 42 mm
Weight 190 gr 185 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 50mm F1.8 G SE (Special Edition)
Canon EF 28mm F2.8
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-47 EW-65 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A