Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
More zoom 3.9x vs 1x
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 Around 4x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 70 mm vs 35 mm
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 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly better wide angle 18 mm vs 35 mm
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 Around 50% better wide angle
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the Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

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
Significantly wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX captures much more light, 1.9 f-stops
Slightly lighter 200 g vs 390 g
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 Around 50% lighter
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

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

$107 - $197
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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 slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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

Macro lens

$599
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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

Portrait lens

$824
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G

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
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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