Comparison of Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AIS Nikkor and Tamron 35mm ƒ/1.8 Di VC USD SP (Model F012)

Attribute	Tamron 35mm ƒ/1.8 Di VC USD SP (Model F012) ×	Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AIS Nikkor ×
Filter Size (mm)	67	52
Notes	Available mounts: Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A; VC Optical Image Stabilization (Canon and Nikon only); Included Accessories: Lens hood, lens caps.	Classic Nikon F Mount; AIS / AI / NAI Metering Compatibility; Includes front and rear lens caps.
Closest Focus (m)	0.2	0.3
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.4	0.18
Type	Wide Prime	Wide Prime
Focus Details	Internal; USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) with continuous manual focus mechanism	Manual Focus Only; Close Range Correction
APS Equivalent	1.5x: 52.5mm; 1.6x: 56mm	52.5mm
Diameter (mm)	80.4	68.6
Image Circle	Image Circle	35mm (FX)
Focal Length (mm)	35.00	35.00
Brand	Tamron	Nikon
Name	Tamron 35mm ƒ/1.8 Di VC USD SP (Model F012)	Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AIS Nikkor
Weight (g)	480	399
Aperture (f)	1.80 - 16.00	1.40 - 16.00
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	63.40	62.00
Length (mm)	80.8	60.9
Diaphragm Blades Type	circular	-
Lens Construction	10 elements in 9 groups, including 1 LD (Low Dispersion), 1 XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) and 2 aspherical elements	9 elements in 7 groups