Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Slightly lighter 281 g vs 0.6 kg
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 2.1x lighter
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Learn more about
the Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G:35 mm
40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro :40 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
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 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Nikon-f

Low light lens

$479
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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
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
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
Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,843
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$499
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$369
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
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 Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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