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

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

	NikonAF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G	NikonNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
Overview
Released
Released	February 2012	September 2019
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	85 mm	85 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/1.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/16
Optical construction
Optical construction	Nine elements in nine groups	Twelve elements in eight groups
Special elements
Special elements	–	Two ED elements
Coatings
Coatings	Super Integrated Coatings, according to Nikon USA's announcement	Nano Crystal Coat
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	–	f/1.8–16
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Seven rounded blades	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′	FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′
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	Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Image circle detail
Image circle detail	–	Physical 85 mm focal length; 127.5 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as Photography Blog notes
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.8 m	0.8 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.124×	–
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	–
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus modes	Nikon Multi-Focus System with quiet focus motors
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Internal focusing with a non-rotating front element; minimum 0.8 m from the focal plane	Internal focusing; minimum 0.8 m from the focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum reproduction ratio 0.124×	–
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews	Nikon's launch announcement confirms compatibility with the in-body five-axis VR in the Z6 and Z7
Video features
Video features	–	Reduced focus breathing and quiet autofocus; control ring can adjust aperture smoothly
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	–	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	67 mm	67 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	80 mm	75 mm
Length
Length	73 mm	99 mm
Weight
Weight	350 g (better)	470 g
Controls
Controls	Focus ring, M/A–M switch and focus-distance window	A/M focus switch and programmable ring for manual focus, aperture or exposure compensation; no distance scale
Filter detail
Filter detail	67 mm screw-in filters	67 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch. Photography Blog's 62 mm reference conflicts with Nikon's specification and is not used
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	Nikon states sealing of moving parts against dust and water droplets; this is not a waterproof claim
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 80 mm diameter × 73 mm length from the lens mount	Approximately 75 mm maximum diameter × 99 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 350 g	Approximately 470 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-62 bayonet hood included	HB-91 bayonet hood included
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, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-91 hood and CL-C1 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's July 2019 announcement states September availability. Earliest exact global and first UK retail day are unconfirmed, so month precision is retained