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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
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
Slightly more magnification 1:6.2 (0.2x) vs 1:8.9 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 40% larger in your photo
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 24mm f/2.8D

Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 35 mm
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More than 30% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor  24mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:53 mm
24mm f/2.8D:46 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:35 mm
24mm f/2.8D:24 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:1:6.2 (0.2x)
24mm f/2.8D:1:8.9 (0.1x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419

Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor  28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM

Low light lens

$499

Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX 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 Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
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
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
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

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479

Nikon Nikkor  14mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Fisheye lens

$1,479

Fisheye Fisheye lens
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier

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