Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED vs Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S

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Product
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Name Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20090
Release Date and Price
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Release Year 2008 2019
Release Date 2019-07-31
MSRP 1979 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 697 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
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 Z 85mm F1.8 S
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
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 Z 85mm F1.8 S
Autofocus (AF) Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor N/ANo Yes
Motor Type N/A Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 39 cm 80 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,12
Aperture
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 12 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 ED elements + Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings
Focal Length
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
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 Z 85mm F1.8 S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 82 mm 75 mm
Length 107 mm 99 mm
Weight 650 gr 470 gr
Other
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-22 HB-91
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A