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

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Product
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Name Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Release Year 2023 2012
Release Date 2023-01-05
MSRP N/A 499 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
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 AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
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 80 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,11
Aperture
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Maximum Aperture F1,2 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades 11 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Construction 15 elements  /  10 groups 9 elements  /  9 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 85mm F1.8 G
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 AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 103 mm 80 mm
Length 142 mm 73 mm
Weight 1160 gr 350 gr
Other
Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-106 HB-62
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A