Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G vs Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S

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Product
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Name Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.8 G Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Release Year 2012 2023
Release Date 2023-01-05
MSRP 499 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 80 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,11
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,2
Diaphragm Blades No information 11
Optics
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Construction 9 elements  /  9 groups 15 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Nano Crystal Coating, 1 ED element, 2 aspherical elements
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 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 AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 80 mm 103 mm
Length 73 mm 142 mm
Weight 350 gr 1160 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-62 HB-106
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A