Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G vs AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Much wider aperture

f/1.4

f/4

At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 3 f-stops

Is a prime lens

Yes

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

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the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Image stabilization

Nikon VR

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Significantly more zoom

5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better telephoto

120 mm

35 mm

Around 3.5x more reach, less perspective distortion

Slightly better wide angle

24 mm

35 mm

More than 30% better wide angle

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the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

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

competitors

No significant shared competitors found.

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 AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439

Slightly lighter

Slightly better telephoto

Slightly less magnification

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

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

Low light lens

$2,000

Slightly better wide angle

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Slightly lighter

Narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

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

Low light lens

$1,843

Auto focus

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 AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047

Significantly more zoom

Significantly better telephoto

Has a variable aperture

Slightly longer

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149

Slightly less zoom

Slightly worse telephoto

Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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

Macro lens

$670

Wider aperture

Slightly cheaper

No image stabilization

Has a variable aperture

Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847

Much more zoom

Better image stabilization

Has a variable aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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

Wide angle lens

$1,887

Wider aperture

No image stabilization

Less zoom

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR