Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
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
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Shorter 89 mm vs 133 mm
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 More than 30% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.9 kg
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 More than 30% lighter
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 AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:3.7 (0.3x) vs 1:5.6 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo
Better telephoto 70 mm vs 24 mm
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 Around 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast

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

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,901 - $1,997
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G 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 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens
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 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
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Lowest price 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

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

Low light lens

$675
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor 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 14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599
Magnification More magnification
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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