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 f1.8Gto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 52mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Nikon F (DX) Mount
- Weight: 340g.
- Diameter: 73mm
- Length: 60mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.14m
- Max Magnification:1x
Nikon 35mm f1.8G Top Features
- 35mm Focal Range
- F1.8 Max Aperture
- Filter Thread: 58mm
- Max Format:
- Nikon F (FX) Mount
- Weight: 305g.
- Diameter: 72mm
- Length: 72mm
- Min Focus Distance:0.25m
- Max Magnification:0.24x
Our Winner: Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f2.8 Macro DX over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f1.8G
Diaphgragm Blades
9
vs
7
Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Length
60mm
vs
72mm
12mm shorter
Filter Thread
52mm
vs
58mm
Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance
0.14m
vs
0.25m
can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification
1x
vs
0.24x
higher magnification better for close-up shots
Max Aperture – Wide
1.8
vs
2.8
Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele
1.8
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
Weight
305g
vs
340g
35g lighter
Diameter
72mm
vs
73mm
1mm smaller in diameter
Image Stabilization
No
vs
No
Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing
No
vs
No
not safe under rain and dust
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX vs Nikon 35mm f1.8G All Features
General
Tokina 35mm f2.8 Macro DX
Nikon 35mm f1.8G
Brand
Tokina
Nikon
Lens Type
Prime
Prime
Price
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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
Unknown
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
F1.8
Min Aperture
F22.0
F16.0
Aperture Ring
No
No
Diaphragm Blades
9
7
Optics
Optical Elements
9
11
Optical Groups
8
8
Special Elements
unknown
1 ED glass element, 1 aspheric element
Focusing
Min Focus Distance
0.14m
0.25m
Max Magnification
1X
0.24X
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
305g
Diameter
73mm
72mm
Length
60mm
72mm
Materials
Unknown
Unknown
Weather Sealing
Unknown
Unknown
Filter Thread
52mm
58mm
Filter Notes
–
–
Hood Supplied
Yes
Yes
Hood Code
MH522
HB-70
Tripod Collar
No
No
Optional Accessories
–
–
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