Sigma
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
35mm f/2D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
Help
 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
Help
 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)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 204 g vs 430 g
Help
 2.1x lighter
Slightly shorter 43 mm vs 59 mm
Help
 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
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/2D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 35mm f/2D
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/2D
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/2D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
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/2D
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/2D
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 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor 35mm f/2D

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
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
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f
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
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS 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/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
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 35mm f/2D
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the Nikkor 35mm f/2D
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
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 35mm f/2D

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