Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
 vs
Canon
EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly cheaper $1,549.00 vs $1,999.95
Help
 The best price we've seen is $451 cheaper (more than 20% less)
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED:Nikon AF-S
EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
24 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,699
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Distagon T* 25mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef

Zeiss CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$3,900
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the CP.2 25mm/T2.9 Canon-ef vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,639
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,089
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Shorter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

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