Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED vs Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED and Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Name Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Release Year 2010 2009
Release Date
MSRP 1699 USD 529 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro 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 85 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,3
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
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 Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 86 mm 73 mm
Length 84 mm 98 mm
Weight 595 gr 355 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-55 HB-37
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A