Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G EDvsTamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED
35mm / F1.8
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SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD
35mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED suits you better
- Weight145g lighter, so easier to carry
When the SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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
- SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD78.3mm long × 80.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED | Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F1.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F1.8 | — |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 20cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | — | No data |
| Weight | 305g | 450g | −145g |
| Length | 71.5mm | 78.3mm | −6.8mm |
| Diameter | 72mm | 80.4mm | −8.4mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 67mm | −9mm |
| Released | — | 2015 | No data |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | 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 SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED
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SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD
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