Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G 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
- Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G is lighter by 65g.
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G | 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/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Released | 2010 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 7 | 11 |
| Af motor | SWM | HSM |
| Elements | 10 | 13 |
| Weight g | 600.0 (lighter) | 665 |
| Filter mm | 67 | 67 |
| Length mm | 89.5 | 94.0 |
| Diameter mm | 83.0 | 77.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | 0.19 |
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
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.