Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
35mm f/1.4 AIS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly cheaper $289.00 vs $799.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $510 cheaper (2.8x less)
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AIS
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f.
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AIS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:59 mm
35mm f/1.4 AIS:61 mm
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:30 mm
35mm f/1.4 AIS:35 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Low light lens

$197
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$899
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m

Low light lens

$1,200
Compare the 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Auto focus Auto focus
Length Shorter
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Auto focus Auto focus
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297
Auto focus Auto focus
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS
Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,843
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

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