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

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Significantly wider aperture

f/1.4

f/2.8

At its widest, the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED captures much more light, 2 f-stops

Shorter

89 mm

131 mm

More than 30% shorter

Slightly lighter

0.6 kg

1 kg

Around 40% lighter

Slightly smaller diameter

83 mm

98 mm

Around 20% smaller lens at the end

Slightly more magnification

1:5.6 (0.2x)

1:6.7 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 20% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Narrower aperture

f/22

f/16

At its narrowest, the AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED goes 0.9 f-stops narrower

Slightly more zoom

1.7x

More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Poor telephoto
	24 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

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

Poor zoom

AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED:	1x
AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED:	1.7x

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

competitors

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479

Is a fisheye lens

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,887

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,969

Has a higher max f/stop

Has better macro

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks autofocus

Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Compare the Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Zeiss Distagon T 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f*

Wide angle lens

$1,843

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks autofocus

Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

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 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Narrower aperture

Cheaper

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549

Narrower aperture

Slightly cheaper

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

Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx

Low light lens

$675

Cheaper

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Samsung-nx vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$349

Narrower aperture

Cheaper

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,257

Image stabilization

Slightly cheaper

Narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$569

Cheaper

Shorter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Slightly less magnification

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

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

Wide angle lens

$908

Shorter

Lighter

Much wider aperture

Has a variable aperture

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

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159

Fisheye lens

Is a prime lens

Slightly less zoom

Slightly less magnification

Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$799

Is a prime lens

Cheaper

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Slightly less zoom

Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED