Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1

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AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G compared with NIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G	NikonNIKKOR Z 24–105mm f/4–7.1
Overview
Released
Released	February 2012	January 2026
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	85 mm	24–105 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/4–7.1
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/22–40
Optical construction
Optical construction	Nine elements in nine groups	12 elements in 10 groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	–	One ED and two aspherical elements
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	–	f/4–22 at 24 mm and f/7.1–40 at 105 mm; displayed minimum aperture may vary with camera exposure increments
Coatings
Coatings	Super Integrated Coatings, according to Nikon USA's announcement	–
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	Seven rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′	FX 84°–23°10′; DX 61°–15°20′
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon F mount; full-frame/FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras	Native Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.8 m	0.2 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.124×	0.5×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus modes	Stepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Internal focusing with a non-rotating front element; minimum 0.8 m from the focal plane	Distances from focal plane; 0.2 m at 24/50 mm and 0.28 m at 105 mm
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.124×	Maximum 0.5× at 70–105 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; stabilisation depends on the camera body
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	67 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	80 mm	73.5 mm
Length
Length	73 mm	106.5 mm
Weight
Weight	350 g	350 g
Controls
Controls	Focus ring, M/A–M switch and focus-distance window	Customisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; AF/manual selection in camera menu
Zoom design
Zoom design	–	Barrel extends when zooming; focal-length markings 24, 35, 50, 70, 85 and 105 mm
Filter detail
Filter detail	67 mm screw-in filters	–
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	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	Designed for dust and drip resistance, which is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 80 mm diameter × 73 mm length from the lens mount	Approximately 73.5 mm maximum diameter × 106.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 350 g	Approximately 350 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-62 bayonet hood included	Optional HB-93B; not included, as confirmed by both reviews
In the box
In the box	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-62 hood and CL-1015 flexible pouch	LC-67B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap; rear cap may differ in camera kits
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Japan records first sale on 16 February 2012. Nikon USA's announcement states March availability in the US	US maker states mid-January 2026; earliest exact retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained