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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E EDNikonAF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2016February 2012
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length105 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical construction14 elements in nine groupsNine elements in nine groups
Special elementsThree ED glass elements–
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat; fluorine coatings on front and rear elementsSuper Integrated Coatings, according to Nikon USA's announcement
DiaphragmNine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture controlSeven 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; full-frame/FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1 m0.8 m
Maximum magnification0.13×0.124×
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; 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 with a non-rotating front element; minimum 0.8 m from the focal plane
Magnification detailNikon specifies maximum 0.13×. Camera Labs obtains 1:6.3 in manual focus; this measured result is not substituted for the maker figureMaximum reproduction ratio 0.124×
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 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter94.5 mm80 mm
Length106 mm73 mm
Weight985 g350 g
ControlsWide focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ringFocus ring, M/A–M switch and focus-distance window
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters67 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 rubber seal at the mount. Digital Camera World says broader weather sealing is limited; Nikon UK's specifications give no general protection rating
Dimensions detailApproximately 94.5 mm diameter × 106 mm length from the mount, according to Nikon's CIPA-based figuresApproximately 80 mm diameter × 73 mm length from the lens mount
Weight detailApproximately 985 g by Nikon's CIPA-based figure; Camera Labs measures 979 g without the hoodApproximately 350 g
Lens hoodHB-79 bayonet hood includedHB-62 bayonet hood included
In the boxLC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-79 hood and CL-1218 soft caseLC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-62 hood and CL-1015 flexible pouch
Release detailNikon Japan records first sale on 26 August 2016; Nikon USA's announcement specifies late August availabilityNikon Japan records first sale on 16 February 2012. Nikon USA's announcement states March availability in the US

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