Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S vs Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S and Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2023 2008
Release Date 2023-01-05
MSRP N/A 699 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 85 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,11
Aperture
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F1,2 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F5,6 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 11 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 15 elements  /  10 groups 17 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Nano Crystal Coating, 1 ED element, 2 aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 85 mm 16-85 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
69 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 103 mm 72 mm
Length 142 mm 85 mm
Weight 1160 gr 485 gr
Other
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-106 HB-39
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A