Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
 vs
Canon
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Better telephoto 85 mm vs 35 mm
Help
 Around 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Better wide angle 35 mm vs 85 mm
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 2.4x better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:5.6 (0.2x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 50% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $1,329.00 vs $1,629.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $300 cheaper (around 20% less)
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G:Nikon AF-S
EF 35mm f/1.4L USM:Canon USM
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

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
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$894
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$899
Magnification Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Lowest price Cheaper
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef

Low light lens

$899
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Canon-ef vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Low light lens

$1,549
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Compare the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$449
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

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