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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Lens
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Lens
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Full Comparison

General

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountNikon FNikon F

Image properties

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Max Format size
Full-frame
Full-frame
Focal length< 85< 85
Angle of View18 - 5018 - 50
Angle of View 35mm Equivalent28 - 3028 - 30
Maximum magnification0.12 x0.12 x
Image stabilisationnono

Aperture

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Aperture max1.41.8
Aperture min1616
Aperture ringnono
Number of diaphragm blades97
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragmRounded diaphragm

Focus

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Focus methodInternalInternal
Autofocusyesyes
Autofocus motor typeUltrasonicUltrasonic
Closest focusing distance0.850.80
Distance scaleyesyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyesyes

Optics

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
ConstructionFixedFixed
Elements109
Groups99

Design

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Colour of productBlackBlack
Tripod collarnono
Hood suppliedyesyes
Filter threadyesyes
Sealingyesyes

Dimensions

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8GNikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Weight23.28 oz12.35 oz
Diameter3.43 in3.15 in
Length3.31 in2.87 in
Filter size3.03 in2.64 in

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