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differences

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

Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
Help
At its widest, the AF-S 50mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
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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/1.8G DX

Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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At its narrowest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly better wide angle 35 mm vs 50 mm
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30% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Aperture Wide aperture Help
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:f/1.4
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:f/1.8
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:54 mm
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:53 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:50 mm
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:35 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 50mm f/1.4G:1:6.8 (0.1x)
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:1:6.2 (0.2x)

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/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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

Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

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 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

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

Lens

$277

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor

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

$349

Wide maximum Narrower aperture

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX.

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