Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR vs Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR and Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
| Name | Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR | Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
| Release Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 529 USD | 499 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 28 cm | 80 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | Yes | No (No Macro lens) |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
| Maximum Aperture | F3,5 | F1,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
| Construction | 14 elements / 10 groups | 9 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
| Focal Length | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
VR |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Length | 98 mm | 73 mm |
| Weight | 355 gr | 350 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-37 | HB-62 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
