Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX captures much more light, 1.3 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 Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX.
Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro Learn more about
the Nikon 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:35 mm
40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro :40 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
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

$90 - $197
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
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 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Tokina 35mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Macro Nikon-f

Tokina 35mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$279
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 35mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the 35mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$499
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$369
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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

Macro lens

$527
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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