Nikon Nikkor
AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
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
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Slightly better telephoto 60 mm vs 35 mm
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 More than 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Slightly better wide angle 35 mm vs 60 mm
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 More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly shorter 53 mm vs 73 mm
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 Around 30% shorter
Slightly lighter 200 g vs 425 g
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 2.1x lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 70 mm vs 89 mm
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 More than 20% smaller lens at the end
Slightly cheaper $196.95 vs $499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $302 cheaper (2.5x less)
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 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 Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
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 Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
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 Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
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
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the SP 60mm f/2 DI II LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED 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
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$479
Max focal length Better telephoto
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Nikon Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS

Macro lens

$410
Diameter Slightly smaller diameter
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 Micro AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

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 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

$90 - $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 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
Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$649
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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