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

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AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G compared with AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
Overview
Released
Released	September 2010	February 2012
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	85 mm	85 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.4	f/1.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	Ten elements in nine groups	Nine elements in nine groups
Coatings
Coatings	Nano Crystal Coat	Super Integrated Coatings, according to Nikon USA's announcement
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Nine rounded blades	Seven rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′	FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon F mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon F-mount G-type lens covering FX and DX; Digital Camera World confirms use on Z bodies through FTZ or FTZ II	Nikon F mount; full-frame/FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.85 m	0.8 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.12×	0.124×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Silent Wave Motor autofocus with M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus modes	Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus modes
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Internal focusing keeps the barrel length unchanged; minimum focus 0.85 m	Internal focusing with a non-rotating front element; minimum 0.8 m from the focal plane
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	–	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.124×
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews
Design
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	77 mm	67 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	86.5 mm	80 mm
Length
Length	84 mm	73 mm
Weight
Weight	595 g	350 g (better)
Controls
Controls	Manual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ring	Focus ring, M/A–M switch and focus-distance window
Filter detail
Filter detail	–	67 mm screw-in filters
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Both reviews identify a seal at the lens mount; no general maker weather-protection claim is assigned	Both 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 detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 86.5 mm maximum diameter × 84 mm from the mount	Approximately 80 mm diameter × 73 mm length from the lens mount
Weight detail
Weight detail	–	Approximately 350 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	–	HB-62 bayonet hood included
In the box
In the box	LC-77 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-55 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouch, as listed by Nikon UK	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-62 hood and CL-1015 flexible pouch
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon'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	Nikon Japan records first sale on 16 February 2012. Nikon USA's announcement states March availability in the US