Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
 vs
Canon
EF 35mm f/2

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/2
Slightly more magnification 1:4.3 (0.2x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 43 mm vs 53 mm
Help
 Around 20% shorter
Canon EF 35mm f/2 Learn more about
the Canon EF 35mm f/2

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:f/1.8
EF 35mm f/2:f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:53 mm
EF 35mm f/2:43 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
35 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

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 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 35mm f/2
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the EF 35mm f/2
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Low light lens

$289
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM vs the EF 35mm f/2

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$289
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Canon EF 35mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Canon EF 24mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$330
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 24mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/2

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