Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

vs

differences

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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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
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 AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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
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 AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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
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 AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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
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
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G 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 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
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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