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differences

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

Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
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At its widest, the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
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 AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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At its narrowest, the AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Slightly more magnification 1:6.2 (0.2x) vs 1:10 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects 60% larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 200 g vs 430 g
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2.2x 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
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:Nikon AF-S
Aperture Wide aperture Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:f/1.4
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:f/1.8
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
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:53 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:30 mm
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:35 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f:1:10 (0.1x)
AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX:1:6.2 (0.2x)

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  50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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

Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

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
Nikon Nikkor  35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697

Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1

Low light lens

$899

Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX.

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