Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G compared with NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G	NikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
Released
Released	February 2012	September 2025
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Zoom
Focal length
Focal length	85 mm	24–70 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/2.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/22
Macro lens
Macro lens	–	No
Optical construction
Optical construction	Nine elements in nine groups	14 elements in 10 groups
Special elements
Special elements	–	Two ED and three aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Super Integrated Coatings, according to Nikon USA's announcement	Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	11 rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′	FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon F mount	Nikon Z
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon F mount; full-frame/FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras	Nikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.8 m	0.24 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.124×	0.32×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	No
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus modes	Multi-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Internal focusing with a non-rotating front element; minimum 0.8 m from the focal plane	Minimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mm
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.124×	Maximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video features
Video features	–	Focus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	77 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	80 mm	84 mm
Length
Length	73 mm	142 mm
Weight
Weight	350 g (better)	675 g
Controls
Controls	Focus ring, M/A–M switch and focus-distance window	Click on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom range
Zoom design
Zoom design	–	Internal zoom maintains the lens length
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	Dust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 80 mm diameter × 73 mm length from the lens mount	Approximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 350 g	Maker approximately 675 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-62 bayonet hood included	HB-117 with window for rotating filters
In the box
In the box	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-62 hood and CL-1015 flexible pouch	LC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Japan records first sale on 16 February 2012. Nikon USA's announcement states March availability in the US	Announced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day