Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S vs Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S and Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED.

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Product
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Name Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S Nikon Nikkor PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Release Year 2023 2008
Release Date 2023-01-05
MSRP N/A 1979 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
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 Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
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 Stepper motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 85 cm 39 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,11
Aperture
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Maximum Aperture F1,2 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 11 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Construction 15 elements  /  10 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Nano Crystal Coating, 1 ED element, 2 aspherical elements No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
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 Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 103 mm 82 mm
Length 142 mm 107 mm
Weight 1160 gr 650 gr
Other
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-106 HB-22
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A