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

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

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Product
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Name Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Also known as Nikon Nikkor PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm F1.8 D
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Release Year 2008 1994
Release Date
MSRP 1979 USD 489 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
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 85mm F1.8 D
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 85mm F1.8 D
Autofocus (AF) Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor N/ANo No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 39 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Construction 6 elements  /  5 groups 6 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
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 85mm F1.8 D
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 82 mm 71 mm
Length 107 mm 58 mm
Weight 650 gr 380 gr
Other
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-22 HN-23
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A