Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D vs Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
Nikon 28mm f/1.4 is 345 g lighter. Sigma 28mm f/1.4 focuses 7 cm closer.
The Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D is a 28mm f/1.4 prime, and the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is a 28mm f/1.4 prime. On paper the Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D comes out ahead, 4 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D 
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D better than the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art?
- 345 g lighter (520 g vs 865 g)
- 30 mm shorter (77.5 mm vs 107.7 mm long)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- Smaller filter thread (72 mm vs 77 mm)
Why is the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art better than the Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D?
- Focuses 7 cm closer (0.28 m vs 0.35 m)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D has the edge: it is 345 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D has the edge: it is 345 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D | Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28mm | 28mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Wide-angle prime lens |
| Format | — | Full Frame |
| Weight | 520 g (18.34 oz) ◆ | 865 g (1.91 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 75 x 77.5 mm | 83 mm (diameter) x 107.7 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.35 m (13.78 inches) | 0.28 m (11.02 in) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.19x |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Weather sealing | — | Yes (dust and splash resistant) |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 (rounded) |
| Optical construction | 11 elements in 8 groups | 17 elements in 12 groups |
| Filter size | 72 mm ◆ | 77 mm |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA, Sony E, L-Mount |
| Released | — | 2018 |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Sigma
- 77.5 × 75 mm
- 107.7 × 83 mm
The Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art is 30 mm longer and 345 g heavier than the Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D or the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art?
- The Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D weighs 520 g, 345 g less than the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art (865 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D or the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art?
- The Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art focuses down to 0.28 m, against 0.35 m for the Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D or the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D has the edge: it is 345 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D or the Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art better for travel?
- For travel, the Nikon Nikkor AF 28 mm f/1.4D has the edge: it is 345 g lighter to carry.
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