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differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
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At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f captures much more light, 1 f-stop
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/2D

Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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At its narrowest, the 35mm f/2D goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
More magnification 1:4.2 (0.2x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 204 g vs 430 g
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2.1x lighter
Slightly shorter 43 mm vs 59 mm
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Around 30% shorter
Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon 35mm f/2D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:f/1.4
35mm f/2D:f/2
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/2D:43 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:30 mm
35mm f/2D: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

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

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

Low light lens

$197

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

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

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
Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949

Max focal length Much better telephoto
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799

Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
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

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor  28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259

Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289

Nikon Nikkor  20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529

Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification

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