Similar but Different, the 28mm vs 35mm Debate

It is a question that you may have found yourself asking at some point over the years, 28mm or 35mm? These are two focal lengths that render somewhat similar fields of view, have similar distortion characteristics and are generally around the same size. So, what is the point, why would one choose to go with 35mm over 28mm, or 28mm over 35mm? That is what we are here to discuss today!