Tamron
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
14mm f/2.8D ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Slightly cheaper $799.00 vs $1,479.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $680 cheaper (around 50% less)
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 14mm f/2.8D ED
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
Help
 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon 14mm f/2.8D ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
14 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
14 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f:1:6.5 (0.2x)
14mm f/2.8D ED:1:6.7 (0.2x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349
Magnification Has better macro
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,257
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f

Low light lens

$629
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the 20mm f/1.8 EX DG DF RF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,219
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Weight Lighter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$649
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$350
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED 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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$649
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Lighter
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$2,950
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Distagon T* 15mm f/2.8 ZE Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Lowest price Cheaper
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED

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