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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

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/1.8G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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
f/1.8
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/1.8G:50 mm
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:35 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S 50mm f/1.8G:1:6.7 (0.2x)
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

$109 - $197

Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
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 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439

Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$289

Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 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 much large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G.

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

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