Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S

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AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED compared with NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED	NikonNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Overview
Released
Released	August 2016	March 2023
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	105 mm	85 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.4	f/1.2
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	14 elements in nine groups	Fifteen elements in ten groups
Special elements
Special elements	Three ED glass elements	One ED and two aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat; fluorine coatings on front and rear elements	Nano Crystal Coat
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	–	f/1.2–16
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture control	Eleven rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 23°10′; DX 15°20′	FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon 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 bodies	Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Image circle detail
Image circle detail	–	Physical 85 mm focal length; 127.5 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as both reviews note
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	1 m	0.85 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.13×	0.11×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Silent Wave Motor with M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus; Photography Blog confirms internal focusing and a non-rotating front	Multi-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two focusing groups in synchronisation
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Nikon specifies minimum 1 m. Camera Labs reaches 0.93 m in manual focus; the maker's figure is retained	Internal focusing, minimum 0.85 m; manual override during autofocus. Linear manual focusing supported on selected cameras according to Nikon's announcement
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Nikon specifies maximum 0.13×. Camera Labs obtains 1:6.3 in manual focus; this measured result is not substituted for the maker figure	Maximum 0.11×
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No lens optical VR, confirmed by Camera Labs	No optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras can provide in-body stabilisation
Video features
Video features	Camera Labs measures a 28% increase in magnification focusing from infinity to 1.05 m, indicating substantial focus breathing	Quiet operation, stable aperture transitions and reduced focus breathing. Nikon cautions that breathing may still be noticeable depending on subject distance
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	Yes	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	82 mm	82 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	94.5 mm	102.5 mm
Length
Length	106 mm	141.5 mm
Weight
Weight	985 g (better)	1,160 g
Controls
Controls	Wide focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring	Focus ring, independent programmable control ring, L-Fn button and A/M switch; no OLED information display, as both reviews note
Filter detail
Filter detail	82 mm screw-in filters	82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Nikon 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 waterproofing	Magnesium-alloy body with seals around moving parts and the mount. Nikon says dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or condition
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 94.5 mm diameter × 106 mm length from the mount, according to Nikon's CIPA-based figures	Approximately 102.5 mm maximum diameter × 141.5 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 985 g by Nikon's CIPA-based figure; Camera Labs measures 979 g without the hood	Approximately 1160 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-79 bayonet hood included	HB-106 included
In the box
In the box	LC-82 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-79 hood and CL-1218 soft case	LC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-106 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Japan records first sale on 26 August 2016; Nikon USA's announcement specifies late August availability	Nikon USA's February 2023 announcement states late March availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day are unconfirmed, so month precision retained