Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
35mm f/2D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
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 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM captures much more light, 1 f-stop
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 Learn more about
the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

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 1:7.4 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 80% larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 43 mm vs 68 mm
Help
 Around 40% shorter
Slightly lighter 204 g vs 0.5 kg
Help
 2.5x lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 64 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 More than 20% smaller lens at the end
Slightly better wide angle 35 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 30% better wide angle
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
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:f/1.4
35mm f/2D:f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:68 mm
35mm f/2D:43 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM:50 mm
35mm f/2D: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 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 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX 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 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 35mm f/2D
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
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Nikon-f 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 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 35mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D 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 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D 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 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G 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
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the Nikkor 35mm f/2D

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