Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED vs Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED and Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Name Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Release Year 2008 2012
Release Date
MSRP 1979 USD 599 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Tilt Shift
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
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 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
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 38 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 24 mm
F4,5 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Focal Length 85 mm 24-85 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
61 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 82 mm 78 mm
Length 107 mm 82 mm
Weight 650 gr 465 gr
Other
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-22 HB-63
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A