Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED

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AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G compared with AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED
Overview
Released
Released	November 2010	February 2014
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	35 mm	35 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.4	f/1.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	Ten elements in seven groups	11 elements in eight groups
Special elements
Special elements	One aspherical element	One ED glass element and one aspherical element
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coating	Super Integrated Coating, identified by Digital Camera World; no Nano Crystal Coat, according to ePHOTOzine
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	Seven rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX and 35 mm film 63°; DX 44°	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 with full-frame/FX coverage; also usable on DX. This is distinct from the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.3 m	0.25 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.2×	0.24×
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; the front barrel does not rotate during focusing	Silent Wave Motor; both reviews confirm manual focus override
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Minimum focus 0.3 m	Minimum 0.25 m from the focal plane; ePHOTOzine confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating filter thread
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 Cameralabs	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews
Design
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	58 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	83 mm	72 mm
Length
Length	89.5 mm	71.5 mm
Weight
Weight	600 g	305 g (better)
Controls
Controls	Manual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring	Focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring. Digital Camera World notes limited distance markings between 0.7 m and infinity
Filter detail
Filter detail	–	58 mm screw-in filters; 0.75 mm thread pitch
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Both reviews describe sealing, including a rubber mount gasket; no general maker protection rating is assigned	ePHOTOzine identifies a rubber gasket at the mount; Digital Camera World says it is not extensively weather sealed. A general weather-resistance rating is not assigned
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 83 mm maximum diameter × 89.5 mm from the mount	Approximately 72 mm maximum diameter × 71.5 mm length from the lens mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	–	Approximately 305 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	–	HB-70 bayonet hood included
In the box
In the box	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-59 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouch, as listed by Nikon UK	LC-58 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-70 hood and CL-0915 flexible pouch
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon USA announced mid-November 2010 availability; Nikon Japan records 19 November 2010 release	Nikon Japan records first sale on 6 February 2014; Nikon USA announced later US availability on 20 February 2014