The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD and the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED 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 14mm f2.8D ED is the longer of the two lenses at 87mm. The Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD with a length of 81mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED also has a larger diameter of 87mm 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, which means it is 220g (32%) lighter than the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED which has a weight of 670g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD and the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED 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
Tamron 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 14mm f2.8D ED is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 14mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 21mm.