Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED vs Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED and Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED.

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Product
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Name Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Release Year 2008 2010
Release Date
MSRP 1979 USD 1699 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Lens Type Telephoto
Tilt Shift
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Autofocus (AF) Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor N/ANo Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 39 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,3
Aperture
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
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 No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 82 mm 86 mm
Length 107 mm 84 mm
Weight 650 gr 595 gr
Other
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-22 HB-55
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A