Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G EDvsSigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED
35mm / F1.8
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35mm F1.4 DG HSM
35mm / F1.4
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
When the 35mm F1.4 DG HSM suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED71.5mm long × 72mm diameter
- 35mm F1.4 DG HSM94mm long × 77mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED | Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F1.4 | 0.7 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F1.4 | 0.7 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 30cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | — | No data |
| Weight | 305g | — | No data |
| Length | 71.5mm | 94mm | −22.5mm |
| Diameter | 72mm | 77mm | −5mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 67mm | −9mm |
| Released | — | 2013 | No data |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED relative to 35mm F1.4 DG HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED
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35mm F1.4 DG HSM
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