Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f1.4G

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f1.4Gto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f1.4G

Weight	340g vs 600g	260g lighter
Diameter	73mm vs 83mm	10mm smaller in diameter
Length	60mm vs 90mm	30mm shorter
Filter Thread	52mm vs 67mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.14m vs 0.3m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	1x vs 0.2x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f1.4G over Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX

Max Aperture – Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Focus Type	Internal Focusing vs Extending front	Length of the lens doesn’t change during focusing
Max Sensor Coverage	35mm FF vs APS-C / DX	covers larger sensors
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust

Cons Of Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f1.4G

Image Stabilization

No vs No

Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX vs Nikon 35mm f1.4G All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX	Nikon 35mm f1.4G
Brand	Tokina	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Macro Prime	Wideangle Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	35mm FF
Focal Range	35mm	35mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F1.4
Min Aperture	F22.0	F16.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	9	10
Optical Groups	8	7
Special Elements	unknown	1 aspherical element Nano-Crystal Coat
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.14m	0.3m
Max Magnification	1X	0.2X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Extending front	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	340g	600g
Diameter	73mm	83mm
Length	60mm	90mm
Materials	Unknown	Magnesium alloy body, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Unknown	Yes
Filter Thread	52mm	67mm
Filter Notes	–	Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	MH522	HB-59
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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