Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Cheaper $449.00 vs $1,639.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,190 cheaper (3.7x less)
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 35 mm
Help
 More than 40% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Slightly more magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:7.4 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo
Slightly better wide angle 35 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 30% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G:Nikon AF-S
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:50 mm
AF-S 35mm f/1.4G:35 mm

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 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
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 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

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

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
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 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Low light lens

$2,000
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$1,843
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

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