Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR vs Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR and Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2009 2008
Release Date
MSRP 529 USD 699 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
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 38 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 DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F3,5 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F5,6 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 17 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 85 mm 16-85 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
69 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 72 mm
Length 98 mm 85 mm
Weight 355 gr 485 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-37 HB-39
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A