Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G

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Nikon

AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G

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Verdict at a glance

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G is faster by 2.6 stops (f/1.4 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G is lighter by 200g.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR goes wider (28mm vs 35mm).
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR reaches further (300mm vs 35mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR	AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Zoom	Prime
Focal length	28-300mm (wider)	35mm
Max aperture	f/3.5	f/1.4 (faster)
Released	2010	2010
Format	full-frame	full-frame
Groups	14	7
Af motor	SWM	SWM
Elements	19	10
Weight g	800.0	600.0 (lighter)
Filter mm	77	67
Length mm	114.5	89.5
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	83.0	83.0
Min focus m	0.5	0.3 (closer focusing)
Blades	n/a	9
Max magnification	n/a	0.2

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

A 2010 FX superzoom spanning 28-300mm with VR. It trades some image quality for range.

Pros

10.7x zoom
VR
77mm filters
Compact

Cons

Slow aperture
Soft at 300mm
Distortion at 28mm

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G

The AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G is a fast wide-normal prime for Nikon FX cameras with Nano Crystal Coat and a silent-wave motor, aimed at low-light and environmental portrait work.

Pros

f/1.4 aperture
Nano Crystal Coat reduces flare
Quiet AF-S
Smooth blur

Cons

Soft wide open
Heavier than the f/1.8G (600 g)
Large front for a 35mm

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