Sigma
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More zoom 2.8x vs 1x
Help
 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:4.1 (0.2x) vs 1:6.2 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 50% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 18 mm vs 35 mm
Help
 Around 50% better wide angle
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
Help
 More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
Help
 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Slightly lighter 200 g vs 395 g
Help
 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
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:Nikon AF-S
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f:50 mm
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:35 mm

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 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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

$107 - $197
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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 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 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G 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

$419
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G 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 better image stabilization
Zoom range Has significantly 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 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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
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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Nikon-f vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
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
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Magnification More magnification
Zoom range More zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 18-50mm f/2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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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