Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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Nikon Nikkor
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Shorter 53 mm vs 112 mm
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 2.1x shorter
Cheaper $196.95 vs $1,299.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,102 cheaper (6.6x less)
Lighter 200 g vs 0.8 kg
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 3.8x lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 70 mm vs 86 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
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 Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
More zoom 3.2x vs 1x
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 More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 17 mm vs 35 mm
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 2.1x better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 55 mm vs 35 mm
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 Around 60% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Learn more about
the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:35 mm
17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX:55 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

$107 - $197
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable 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
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$649
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
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
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,905 - $1,997
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Length Slightly shorter
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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
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 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Magnification More magnification
Length Slightly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$459
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Wide angle lens

$1,499
Zoom range Less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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