Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 vs Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for street and everyday — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Which should you buy?

• the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL opens wider (f/1.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
• the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (28mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL (35mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
• the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
• the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL is third-party — usually the value pick

Where to buy

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8See price on Amazon

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Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WLSee price on Amazon We could not find this one on Amazon US in Nikon Z — this button runs an Amazon search for it rather than opening a product page.

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 and the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 is 28mm f/2.8 prime, full-frame; the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL is 35mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 or the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL?
The Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL — its f/1.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.

Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 and Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C). Note the Yongnuo YN 35mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.

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