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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 133 mm
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2.5x shorter
Cheaper $196.95 vs $1,886.95
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The best price we've seen is $1,690 cheaper (9.6x less)
Lighter 200 g vs 0.9 kg
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4.5x lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 70 mm vs 83 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 AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:3.7 (0.3x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 70% larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 35 mm
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2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 35 mm
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More than 30% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

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

$90 - $197

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

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

Wide angle lens

$1,299

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330

Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
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 Has image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture

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
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  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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599

Magnification More magnification
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,299

Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569

Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824

Lowest price Cheaper
Length Shorter
Magnification Less magnification
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280

Lowest price Slightly cheaper

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