Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR vs Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR and Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Name Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR Nikon Nikkor PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Release Year 2009 1999
Release Date
MSRP 529 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Tilt Shift
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 PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
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 PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes N/ANo
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 39 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Maximum Aperture F3,5 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
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 PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 83 mm
Length 98 mm 109 mm
Weight 355 gr 770 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-37 HB-22
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A