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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E EDNikonAF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2016September 2010
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length105 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction14 elements in nine groupsTen elements in nine groups
Special elementsThree ED glass elements–
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coatings on front and rear elementsNano Crystal Coat
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture controlNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 23°10′; DX 15°20′FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon F mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon F mount with FX coverage; requires a camera supporting the E-type electromagnetic diaphragm. Nikon's announcement lists compatible bodies including the D5, D810, D750, D500 and D7200; not universally compatible with older F-mount bodiesNikon F-mount G-type lens covering FX and DX; Digital Camera World confirms use on Z bodies through FTZ or FTZ II
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.13×0.12×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor with M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating frontSilent Wave Motor autofocus with M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus modes
Focus distance detailNikon specifies minimum 1 m. Camera Labs reaches 0.93 m in manual focus; the maker's figure is retainedInternal focusing keeps the barrel length unchanged; minimum focus 0.85 m
Magnification detailNikon specifies maximum 0.13×. Camera Labs obtains 1:6.3 in manual focus; this measured result is not substituted for the maker figure–
Stabilisation detailNo lens optical VR, confirmed by Camera LabsNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviews
Video featuresCamera Labs measures a 28% increase in magnification focusing from infinity to 1.05 m, indicating substantial focus breathing–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter82 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter94.5 mm86.5 mm
Length106 mm84 mm
Weight985 g595 g
ControlsWide focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ringManual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters–
Weather resistanceNikon USA states the lens is sealed and gasketed against dust and moisture. Camera Labs describes only the visible mount gasket; the maker's broader sealing claim is retained without implying waterproofingBoth reviews identify a seal at the lens mount; no general maker weather-protection claim is assigned
Dimensions detailApproximately 94.5 mm diameter × 106 mm length from the mount, according to Nikon's CIPA-based figuresApproximately 86.5 mm maximum diameter × 84 mm from the mount
Weight detailApproximately 985 g by Nikon's CIPA-based figure; Camera Labs measures 979 g without the hood–
Lens hoodHB-79 bayonet hood included–
In the boxLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-79 hood and CL-1218 soft caseLC-77 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-55 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouch, as listed by Nikon UK
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 26 August 2016; Nikon USA's announcement specifies late August availabilityNikon's original US announcement specifies availability starting September 2010. Its heading appends ED to the model name, but the exact UK product name and optical table omit ED; no ED element is assigned

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