Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED vs Tamron SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Aperture blades: 9 on the SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD, against 7 on the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED.
- Closest focus: 0.20 m on the SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD, against 0.25 m on the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED.
- Max magnification: 0.40× on the SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD, against 0.24× on the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED.
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD, against No on the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED.
- Weight: 305 g on the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED, against 480 g on the SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD.
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED or SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD: which should you buy?
Choose the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED for its weight.
Choose the SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD for its aperture blades, closest focus, max magnification and optical stabilisation.
On paper the SP 35mm F/1.8 Di VC USD wins more rows (4 to 1); if the AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $566.95 new $233.38 used | $599 new $247.43 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 35mm | 35mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 35mm (full frame) | 35mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 11 / 8 | 10 / 9 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 9 (best) |
| Closest focus | 0.25 m | 0.20 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.40× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (SWM) | Yes (USD) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes (best) |
| Weather sealed | — | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 305 g (best) | 480 g |
| Diameter × length | 72 × 71.5 mm | 80.4 × 80.8 mm |
| Filter thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.