Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
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Nikon Nikkor
14mm f/2.8D ED

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly more zoom 1.7x vs 1x
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 More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 14mm f/2.8D ED
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
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 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 1 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
Slightly cheaper $1,479.00 vs $1,900.76
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 The best price we've seen is $422 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon 14mm f/2.8D ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
14 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:24 mm
14mm f/2.8D ED:14 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:1:6.7 (0.1x)
14mm f/2.8D ED:1:6.7 (0.2x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$938
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Length Is shorter
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$1,467 - $1,699
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Low light lens

$2,000
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

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