Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G compared with NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G	NikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
Released
Released	February 2012	September 2024
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	85 mm	50 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/1.4
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	Nine elements in nine groups	10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	–	One aspherical element
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	–	f/1.4–16
Coatings
Coatings	Super Integrated Coatings, according to Nikon USA's announcement	–
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′	FX 47°; DX 31°30′
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	0.37 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.124×	0.17×
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; 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 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.124×	Maximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	No optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video features
Video features	–	Suppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	62 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	80 mm	74.5 mm
Length
Length	73 mm	86.5 mm
Weight
Weight	350 g (better)	420 g
Controls
Controls	Focus ring, M/A–M switch and focus-distance window	Separate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design
Zoom design	–	Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail
Filter detail	67 mm screw-in filters	62 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	Designed for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 80 mm diameter × 73 mm length from the lens mount	Approximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 350 g	Approximately 420 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-62 bayonet hood included	HB-115 included
In the box
In the box	LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-62 hood and CL-1015 flexible pouch	LC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
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 September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor