The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 35mm f1.4G and the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon 35mm f1.4G is the longer of the two lenses at 90mm. The Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD with a length of 81mm, is 9mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 35mm f1.4G also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD's 80mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD weighs 450g, 25% (150g) lighter than the Nikon 35mm f1.4G's weight of 600g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon 35mm f1.4G and the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon 35mm f1.4G and the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
35mm but while Nikon 35mm f1.4G has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD's widest aperture value is
F1.8.