Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G Side By Side Comparison

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8Gto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Nikon 85mm f1.4D Top Features

85mm Focal Range
F1.4 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 77mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 550g.
Diameter: 80mm
Length: 73mm
Min Focus Distance:0.85m

Nikon 85mm f1.8G Top Features

85mm Focal Range
F1.8 Max Aperture
Weather Sealed
Filter Thread: 67mm
Max Format:
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 350g.
Diameter: 80mm
Length: 73mm
Min Focus Distance:0.8m
Max Magnification:0.124x

Our Winner: Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G

Max Aperture – Wide	1.4 vs 1.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.4 vs 1.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens

Pros Of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G over Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D

Weight	350g vs 550g	200g lighter
Filter Thread	67mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance	0.8m vs 0.85m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.124x vs x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

Nikon 85mm f1.4D vs Nikon 85mm f1.8G All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Nikon 85mm f1.4D	Nikon 85mm f1.8G
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	85mm	85mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F1.8
Min Aperture	F16.0	F16.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	7
Optics
Optical Elements	9	9
Optical Groups	8	9
Special Elements	unknown	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.85m	0.8m
Max Magnification	unknown	0.124X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera	Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	550g	350g
Diameter	80mm	80mm
Length	73mm	73mm
Materials	metal mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Yes
Filter Thread	77mm	67mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	HN-31	HB-62
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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