Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Much wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 2.6 f-stops
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

More zoom 3.1x vs 1x
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 More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:3.2 (0.3x) vs 1:5 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 60% larger in your photo
Lighter 210 g vs 0.6 kg
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 2.9x lighter
Slightly better wide angle 18 mm vs 35 mm
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 Around 50% better wide angle
Slightly better telephoto 55 mm vs 35 mm
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 Around 60% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G:35 mm
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX :55 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$899
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Weight Slightly lighter
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$289
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

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

Low light lens

$2,000
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Less magnification
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

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