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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonAF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4GNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2010October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length85 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionTen elements in nine groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elements–One aspherical ED element
Aperture detail–At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
CoatingsNano Crystal Coat–
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 28°30′; DX 18°50′DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon F mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon F-mount G-type lens covering FX and DX; Digital Camera World confirms use on Z bodies through FTZ or FTZ IINative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.85 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.12×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailSilent Wave Motor autofocus with M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus modesStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing keeps the barrel length unchanged; minimum focus 0.85 mMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detail–Actual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by both reviewsNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features–Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant–Yes
Filter diameter77 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter86.5 mm70 mm
Length84 mm72 mm
Weight595 g220 g
ControlsManual focus ring, distance window and M/A–M switch; no aperture ringCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail–52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceBoth reviews identify a seal at the lens mount; no general maker weather-protection claim is assignedDesigned for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 86.5 mm maximum diameter × 84 mm from the mountApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detail–Approximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hood–Optional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-77 front cap, LF-1 rear cap, HB-55 bayonet hood and CL-1118 flexible lens pouch, as listed by Nikon UKLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon'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 assignedNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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