Nikon NikkorAF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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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
Help
 Almost the same
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 cheaper $169.95 vs $391.95
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 The best price we've seen is $222 cheaper (2.3x less)
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 digital camera lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX35 mm
24mm f/2.8D24 mm

competitors

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

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$60 - $597

Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$387

Magnification Slightly more magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D 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

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 24mm f/2.8D Competitors

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$387

Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$287

Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$60 - $597

Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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