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Archive 2016 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G

  
 
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


Hello everybody,
I used to own the 24mm 1.4G and i just loved the lens wide open, there was just something magic about it, but on the other hand i found it just too wide for my style. A few months back, when i was tight on cash i ended up selling it.
I'm in the position to purchase a new lens again, and i was thinking about the Nikon 35mm 1.4G (i have already the Nikon 85mm 1.4G), but i would like to know if the rendering of the Nikon 35mm 1.4G is as beautiful as the Nikon 24mm 1.4G wide open?
I saw here a comparison made by one of the members a few years back, but i would like to have some feedback that is more recent regarding the two lenses.
Thank You.



Jun 15, 2016 at 08:24 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


Here's a thread with loads of beautiful pictures from the 35G. I don't own both lenses so I can't answer your question, but they both seem to have a beautiful 3D-like rendering.


Jun 15, 2016 at 11:02 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


Thank You for the link.


Jun 15, 2016 at 12:54 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


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Jun 16, 2016 at 07:00 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


The 35 is a fantastic compliment to the 85. I have both and I find myself just carrying these more instead of my 24-70, as I like to shoot wide open to f/2.8 a lot.. They are both wonderful wide open and the rendering and contrast are beautiful. The build quality, focusing accuracy, and speed are first class too. It's nice and compact and light as well, so it's not so obtrusive at events, family gatherings, etc. I have the 50 1.4g as well but I light the little extra width of the 35 more.


Jun 16, 2016 at 08:44 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


Once owned the 24/1.4; pretty soft at ƒ/1.4 but improved dramatically by f/2 and IIRC, seemed to regularly front focus at the widest aperture.
I chose the Zeiss 1,4/35 over the Nikon; more interesting rendering.

Honestly though, the 24 and 35 Sigma ART lenses are really better by every measure. Would check them out before I'd spend double as much for lesser OEM glass.



Jun 16, 2016 at 11:56 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


Gregg Heckler wrote:
The 35 is a fantastic compliment to the 85. I have both and I find myself just carrying these more instead of my 24-70, as I like to shoot wide open to f/2.8 a lot.. They are both wonderful wide open and the rendering and contrast are beautiful. The build quality, focusing accuracy, and speed are first class too. It's nice and compact and light as well, so it's not so obtrusive at events, family gatherings, etc. I have the 50 1.4g as well but I light the little extra width of the 35 more.


Thank You Gregg for your input.



Jun 17, 2016 at 04:28 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


f.hayek wrote:
Once owned the 24/1.4; pretty soft at ƒ/1.4 but improved dramatically by f/2 and IIRC, seemed to regularly front focus at the widest aperture.
I chose the Zeiss 1,4/35 over the Nikon; more interesting rendering.

Honestly though, the 24 and 35 Sigma ART lenses are really better by every measure. Would check them out before I'd spend double as much for lesser OEM glass.


Actually i am starting to think about the Sigma 35 1.4 Art, it looks from all the reviews like a real winner.



Jun 17, 2016 at 04:29 AM
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I've owned the 24 1.4G and you are right about its rendering.. it's the most "3D" rendering lens I've used; the isolated wide angle look is just so unique, like a Brenizer look in one shot. But just like you, I found it too wide most of the time so I sold it. The next lens I tried was the Sigma 35 Art - an amazing lens, but the 35mm I felt was too close to the 50mm look, so I sold that too.

The best compromise between the two was the Nikon 28mm 1.8G. I really really loved that lens. The FOV was just perfect. If I wasn't much into MF lenses, I would've kept it. I sold it and bought the equally nice 28 2.8 AI-S, which is one of my main lens now.



Jun 17, 2016 at 01:09 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


Joseph. wrote:
I've owned the 24 1.4G and you are right about its rendering.. it's the most "3D" rendering lens I've used; the isolated wide angle look is just so unique, like a Brenizer look in one shot. But just like you, I found it too wide most of the time so I sold it. The next lens I tried was the Sigma 35 Art - an amazing lens, but the 35mm I felt was too close to the 50mm look, so I sold that too.

The best compromise between the two was the Nikon 28mm 1.8G. I really really loved that lens.
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Thank You Joseph,
Very valuable input, i never thought about the 28mm 1.8g, i will do a search about it.



Jun 17, 2016 at 07:13 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


f.hayek wrote:
Honestly though, the 24 and 35 Sigma ART lenses are really better by every measure. .


+1


I own/owned lenses made from many manufacturers and just about every decade since the 1840s Zeiss, Voigtlander, Leica, Ross........ My Sigma ART 35 & 50mm f1.4 are without doubt the sharpest lenses I've ever owned.


Kent in SD




Jun 17, 2016 at 08:32 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


Two23 wrote:
+1

I own/owned lenses made from many manufacturers and just about every decade since the 1840s Zeiss, Voigtlander, Leica, Ross........ My Sigma ART 35 & 50mm f1.4 are without doubt the sharpest lenses I've ever owned.

Kent in SD



Thank you Kent,
For my shooting style sharpness is not the top priority, i just love the rendering of lenses like the 24mm 1.4g and the 58mm 1.4g.



Jun 17, 2016 at 08:58 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


Then you want the 35 1.4g. There's are lot more to a lens than sharpness. And you won't need a special dock to get it to focus accuately like the Nikkor will. But this lens is very sharp also. Most of the people who comment on it have never owned it. Not to mention the weather sealing and 5 year warranty. You should go rent one for $20.

Edited on Jun 17, 2016 at 10:11 PM · View previous versions



Jun 17, 2016 at 09:16 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


28g!


Jun 17, 2016 at 09:39 PM
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youie wrote:
Thank You Joseph,
Very valuable input, i never thought about the 28mm 1.8g, i will do a search about it.


I really liked the 28 1.8g when I had it. Only sold it because it was too wide for me when I moved to fx and I picked up the sigma 35 1.4 A. I'd pick the 28g up again if I had the cash.



Jun 17, 2016 at 10:06 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


I have both Nikon 24/1.4G and 35/1.4G and like both. The rendering is comparable and both are sharp enough for me.
Here's an example of both with more or less the same image.












Jun 18, 2016 at 04:29 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


Personally, have gotten over the super-fast lens fetish; one in a set will do. The latest f/1.8 series of Nikkors are really such stellar optics when matched with the latest high-ISO performing sensors, you'll not miss the speed but will notice the weight/size differential. Same applies to the Canon pancakes; real gems.

Sigma did every interested user a great service by raising the bar so high. After the halcyon days of AIS Nikon only obsessed over zooms at the expense of fixed FL lenses and when belatedly re-introduced, were greedy with the super speeds. With 50MP + sensors, they will have to play catch-up to justify OEM prices.



Jun 18, 2016 at 09:45 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


f.hayek wrote:
The latest f/1.8 series of Nikkors are really such stellar optics when matched with the latest high-ISO performing sensors, you'll not miss the speed but will notice the weight/size differential. Same applies to the Canon pancakes; real gems.

Sigma did every interested user a great service by raising the bar so high.



I was looking for the very best lenses and ended up with Nikons 20mm f1.8G and 85mm f1.8G. They really are good, and I appreciate the more compact size. The newest Sigma 20mm f1.4 does slightly outperform the Nikon, but it's close enough for me and I like the lighter weight.


Kent in SD




Jun 18, 2016 at 12:39 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


Dj R wrote:
28g!


Love the 28G, it's so good that it's the only thing that keeps me from getting a 35 1.4G.......and I've always lusted after that lens......we shall see how long I can hold out!



Jun 18, 2016 at 07:54 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Nikon 24mm 1.4G vs Nikon 35mm 1.4G


True that!!

lexdiamonnyc wrote:
Love the 28G, it's so good that it's the only thing that keeps me from getting a 35 1.4G.......and I've always lusted after that lens......we shall see how long I can hold out!




Jun 18, 2016 at 08:06 PM
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