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

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 35mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.9 kg
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More than 30% lighter
Slightly cheaper $1,639.00 vs $1,886.95
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The best price we've seen is $248 cheaper (more than 10% less)
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:3.7 (0.3x) vs 1:5 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 35 mm
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2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 35 mm
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More than 30% better wide angle
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.

competitors

Shared 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

Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197

Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Length Is shorter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799

Length Is shorter
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419

Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Length Is shorter
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
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

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
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
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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

Wide angle lens

$1,297

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
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

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