Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED vs Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G

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Product
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Name Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Release Year 2010 2012
Release Date
MSRP 1699 USD 499 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
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 85mm F1.8 G
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
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 80 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,3
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 9 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
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 AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 86 mm 80 mm
Length 84 mm 73 mm
Weight 595 gr 350 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-55 HB-62
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A