Pentax SMC
FA 31mm f/1.8
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Pentax FA 31mm f/1.8
Slightly lighter 345 g vs 0.6 kg
Help
 More than 40% lighter
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 Learn more about
the Pentax FA 31mm f/1.8

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 30% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
FA 31mm f/1.8:f/1.8
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G:f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
FA 31mm f/1.8:31 mm
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G:35 mm
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 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,117
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8
Compare the Distagon T* 35mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax SMC DA 21mm f/3.2 AL

Pentax SMC DA 21mm f/3.2 AL

Lens

$647
Length Shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the SMC DA 21mm f/3.2 AL vs the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8
Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Low light lens

$1,117
Auto focus Auto focus
Length Longer
Compare the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8
Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* ZK Pentax-k

Zeiss Distagon 28mm f/2 T* ZK Pentax-k

Low light lens

$1,228
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Distagon 28mm f/2 T* ZK Pentax-k vs the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Pentax-k

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Pentax-k

Low light lens

$899
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Pentax-k vs the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8
Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

Low light lens

$747
Length Shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the SMC FA 43mm f/1.9 vs the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Weight Slightly lighter
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 M

Low light lens

$3,195
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Summicron 35mm f/2 M vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1

Low light lens

$899
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Low light lens

$2,000
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

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