Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.2 AIS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly better wide angle 35 mm vs 50 mm
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 30% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Cheaper $649.95 vs $1,639.00
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 The best price we've seen is $989 cheaper (2.5x less)
Slightly wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/1.4
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 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.2 AIS captures much more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly lighter 390 g vs 0.6 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
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 More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G:f/1.4
50mm f/1.2 AIS:f/1.2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G:35 mm
50mm f/1.2 AIS:50 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS

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
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED 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
Lowest price Cheaper
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
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D 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 50mm f/1.2 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$725
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$259
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Auto focus Auto focus
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

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