Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8GvsSigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
35mm / F1.8
53mm equiv.
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18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
18-35mm / F1.8
27-53mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-35mm in a single lens
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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 DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G52.5mm long × 70mm diameter
- 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM121mm long × 78mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G | Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 18mm | +17mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F1.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F1.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 28cm | +0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 200g | — | No data |
| Length | 52.5mm | 121mm | −68.5mm |
| Diameter | 70mm | 78mm | −8mm |
| Filter size | 52mm | 72mm | −20mm |
| Released | 2009 | 2013 | −4year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G relative to 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
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18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM
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