Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S vs Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR

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

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Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Name Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20090
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Release Year 2019 2009
Release Date 2019-07-31
MSRP N/A 529 USD
Last known price 697 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 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 F1.8 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 F1.8 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 80 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,12
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Construction 12 elements  /  8 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 2 ED elements + Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 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 F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 75 mm 73 mm
Length 99 mm 98 mm
Weight 470 gr 355 gr
Other
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-91 HB-37
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A