vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Slightly lighter 280 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
2.1x lighter
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
Help
More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.8 (0.1x)
Help
Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 35 mm vs 50 mm
Help
30% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:50 mm
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G:35 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650

Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$289

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$449

Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449

Weight Slightly heavier
Length Slightly longer

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$899

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Low light lens

$2,000

Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329

Pentax SMC  FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297

Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture

discussion Which do you think is better?

Speech is free, but discussion at LensHero is moderated! Please discuss your opinion of these lenses here, and discuss feedback for LensHero at our support community.

Showing 0 comments