Nikon Nikkor
AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 6.5x larger in your photo
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Better telephoto 85 mm vs 35 mm
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 Around 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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
Shorter 53 mm vs 99 mm
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 Around 50% shorter
Better wide angle 35 mm vs 85 mm
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 2.4x better wide angle
Slightly cheaper $196.95 vs $526.95
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 The best price we've seen is $330 cheaper (2.7x less)
Slightly lighter 200 g vs 355 g
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 More than 40% 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
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

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
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G 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 Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$969
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
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
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Weight Slightly heavier
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

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

$109 - $197
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX 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 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 Image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
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

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