Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| NikonAF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G | NikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2012 | October 2025 |
| Optics | ||
| Lens type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85 mm | 35 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Macro lens | – | Yes |
| Optical construction | Nine elements in nine groups | Eight elements in seven groups; internal focusing |
| Special elements | – | One aspherical ED element |
| Aperture detail | – | At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22 |
| Coatings | Super Integrated Coatings, according to Nikon USA's announcement | – |
| Diaphragm | Seven rounded blades | Nine rounded blades |
| Angle of view | FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′ | DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format |
| Mount and compatibility | ||
| Mounts | Nikon F mount | Nikon Z mount |
| Image circle | Full frame | APS-C |
| Compatibility | Nikon F mount; full-frame/FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras | Native Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format |
| Focus and stabilisation | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.8 m | 0.16 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.124× | 0.67× |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Autofocus detail | Silent Wave Motor; M/A manual-priority autofocus and M manual focus modes | Stepping motor; automatic or manual focusing |
| Focus distance detail | Internal focusing with a non-rotating front element; minimum 0.8 m from the focal plane | Minimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens |
| Magnification detail | Maximum reproduction ratio 0.124× | Actual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio |
| Stabilisation detail | No optical VR, confirmed by both reviews | No optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body |
| Video features | – | Suppressed focus breathing and quiet focusing; silent control ring |
| Design | ||
| Dust and moisture resistant | – | Yes |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| Maximum diameter | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Length | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Weight | 350 g | 220 g (better) |
| Controls | Focus ring, M/A–M switch and focus-distance window | Customisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer |
| Zoom design | – | Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged |
| Filter detail | 67 mm screw-in filters | 52 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch |
| 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; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition |
| Dimensions detail | Approximately 80 mm diameter × 73 mm length from the lens mount | Approximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange |
| Weight detail | Approximately 350 g | Approximately 220 g, lens only |
| Lens hood | HB-62 bayonet hood included | Optional HN-43, sold separately |
| In the box | LC-67 front cap, LF-4 rear cap, HB-62 hood and CL-1015 flexible pouch | LC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap |
| Release detail | Nikon Japan records first sale on 16 February 2012. Nikon USA's announcement states March availability in the US | Nikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained |
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