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differences

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

Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
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At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 0.7 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 AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Slightly lighter 330 g vs 0.6 kg
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Around 50% lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Aperture Wide aperture Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G:f/1.4
AF-S 28mm f/1.8G:f/1.8
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
AF-S 28mm f/1.8G:28 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

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

Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
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
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$899

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$289

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

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

Wide angle lens

$1,887

Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Weight Lighter
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329

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 28mm f/1.8G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 28mm f/1.8 EX DG DF Macro Nikon-f

Low light lens

$449

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Nikon Nikkor  28mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$500

Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor

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