Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G vs Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G and Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED |
| Name | Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G | Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.8 G | Nikon Nikkor PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
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Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 499 USD | 1979 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Tilt Shift |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED |
| 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 F1.8 G |
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes |
Note. See below for further informationNo Manual focus only |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | N/ANo |
| Motor Type | No information | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 80 cm | 39 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED |
| Maximum Aperture | F1,8 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED |
| Construction | 9 elements / 9 groups | 6 elements / 5 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED |
| 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 F1.8 G |
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Length | 73 mm | 107 mm |
| Weight | 350 gr | 650 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G |
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-62 | HB-22 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |