Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G

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AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED compared with AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G
Overview
Released
Released	March 2010	November 2010
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	24 mm	35 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.4	f/1.4
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	12 elements in ten groups	Ten elements in seven groups
Special elements
Special elements	Two ED glass elements and two aspherical elements	One aspherical element
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat	Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coating
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 84°; DX 61°, equivalent to a 36 mm lens's angle of view on FX	FX and 35 mm film 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon F mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Nikon Japan specifies autofocus support with the FT1 adapter	Nikon F-mount G-type CPU lens covering FX; Nikon Japan specifies autofocus support with the FT1 adapter
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.25 m	0.3 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.18×	0.2×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Rear focusing with Silent Wave Motor, M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual mode; Nikon Japan specifies rear focusing rather than the review's generic internal-focusing description	Rear focusing with Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual mode; the front barrel does not rotate during focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.25 m; Cameralabs measured 1:5.1 magnification in manual focus, while the main maximum magnification is Nikon's published 0.18×	Minimum focus 0.3 m
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	–	Nikon UK publishes 0.2× maximum reproduction ratio, used in the main specifications; Nikon Japan gives 0.19×
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No optical VR, confirmed by Cameralabs
Design
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	77 mm	67 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	83 mm	83 mm
Length
Length	88.5 mm	89.5 mm
Weight
Weight	620 g	600 g (better)
Controls
Controls	Manual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring	Manual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Cameralabs identifies a rubber gasket at the mount; no general maker dust or moisture protection claim is assigned	Both reviews describe sealing, including a rubber mount gasket; no general maker protection rating is assigned
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 88.5 mm from the mount	Approximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 89.5 mm from the mount
In the box
In the box	LC-77 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-51 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouch	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-59 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouch, as listed by Nikon UK
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Japan's current shop records 19 March 2010 release, matching its original announced on-sale date. Cameralabs' introductory January 2010 wording is not used as a retail date	Nikon USA announced mid-November 2010 availability; Nikon Japan records 19 November 2010 release