Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
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Nikon Nikkor
14mm f/2.8D ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:5.6 (0.2x) vs 1:6.7 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo
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 Nikon 14mm f/2.8D ED
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
Help
 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Slightly cheaper $1,479.00 vs $1,999.95
Help
 The best price we've seen is $521 cheaper (around 30% 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
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED:24 mm
14mm f/2.8D ED:14 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D 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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

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 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 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 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Shorter
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G 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
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,089
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

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