Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G compared with NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G	NikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
Released
Released	February 2012	February 2025
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	85 mm	35 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/1.2
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	Nine elements in nine groups	17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	–	Three ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
Coatings
Coatings	Super Integrated Coatings, according to Nikon USA's announcement	Meso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	–	f/1.2–16
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	11 rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′	FX 63°; DX 44°
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; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.8 m	0.3 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.124×	0.2×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	–
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus modes	Multi-focusing system with dual stepping motors; 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	Minimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.124×	Maximum 0.2×
Video features
Video features	–	Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	–
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	82 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	80 mm	90 mm
Length
Length	73 mm	150 mm
Weight
Weight	350 g (better)	1,060 g
Controls
Controls	Focus ring, M/A–M switch and focus-distance window	Two customisable L-Fn buttons for horizontal or vertical shooting, customisable control ring and manual focus ring; AF/manual switch, as confirmed by both reviews
Filter detail
Filter detail	67 mm screw-in filters	82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
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	Sealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 80 mm diameter × 73 mm length from the lens mount	Approximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 350 g	Approximately 1060 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-62 bayonet hood included	HB-110 included
In the box
In the box	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-62 hood and CL-1015 flexible pouch	LC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 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	Nikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained