Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF vs Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF and Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro .

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Product
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Name Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF Nikon Nikkor PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Release Year 2000 1999
Release Date
MSRP 744 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Tilt Shift
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Note. See below for further informationNo
Manual focus only
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
N/ANo
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 21 cm 39 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 24 mm
F4 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 6 elements  /  5 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Focal Length 24-85 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range 61 mm 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 AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 83 mm
Length 82 mm 109 mm
Weight 545 gr 770 gr
Other
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-25 HB-22
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A