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

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

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Product
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Name Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Release Year 2023 2009
Release Date 2023-01-05
MSRP N/A 529 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro 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 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro 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 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,11
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Maximum Aperture F1,2 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades 11 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Construction 15 elements  /  10 groups 14 elements  /  10 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 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
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 Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 103 mm 73 mm
Length 142 mm 98 mm
Weight 1160 gr 355 gr
Other
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-106 HB-37
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A