Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G vs Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G is lighter by 465g.
| Spec | AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G | 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Sigma |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2009 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 11 |
| Af motor | SWM | HSM |
| Elements | 8 | 13 |
| Weight g | 200.0 (lighter) | 665 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 67 |
| Length mm | 52.5 | 94.0 |
| Diameter mm | 70.0 | 77.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.16 | 0.19 |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
A small, fast prime designed for Nikon DX cameras. It gives about a 52mm equivalent view and uses a silent-wave autofocus motor.
Pros
- f/1.8 aperture
- Light and compact (200 g)
- Fast AF-S focus
Cons
- Designed for DX; FX bodies crop
- No vibration reduction
- Plastic construction
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
A 35mm f/1.4 full-frame fast wide-angle prime lens, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A wide-aperture standard-wide prime from Sigma's Art line, known for its image quality at f/1.4.