Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Name Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Release Year 2012 2012
Release Date
MSRP 599 USD 499 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
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 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
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 38 cm 80 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 24 mm
F4,5 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 9 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Focal Length 24-85 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range 61 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 78 mm 80 mm
Length 82 mm 73 mm
Weight 465 gr 350 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-63 HB-62
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A