Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF vs Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF and Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR .

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Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Name Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Release Year 2000 2009
Release Date
MSRP 744 USD 529 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
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
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 21 cm 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
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
F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
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 Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 73 mm
Length 82 mm 98 mm
Weight 545 gr 355 gr
Other
Nikon AF 24-85mm F2.8-4 D IF
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-25 HB-37
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A