Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.8D vs Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D 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 f1.8D vs Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8Dto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Nikon 85mm f1.8D Top Features

85mm Focal Range
F1.8 Max Aperture
Filter Thread: 62mm
Max Format: 35mm FF
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 380g.
Diameter: 72mm
Length: 59mm
Min Focus Distance:0.85m

Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D Top Features

85mm Focal Range
F2.8 Max Aperture
Weather Sealed
Filter Thread: 77mm
Max Format:
Nikon F (FX) Mount
Weight: 650g.
Diameter: 83mm
Length: 107mm
Min Focus Distance:0.39m

Our Winner: Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.8D over Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D

Max Aperture – Wide	1.8 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.8 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	380g vs 650g	270g lighter
Diameter	72mm vs 83mm	11mm smaller in diameter
Length	59mm vs 107mm	48mm shorter
Filter Thread	62mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Pros Of Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D over Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.8D

Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance	0.39m vs 0.85m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.8D and Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D

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

Nikon 85mm f1.8D vs Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D 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 f1.8D	Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Perspective Control 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	F1.8	F2.8
Min Aperture	F16.0	F32.0
Aperture Ring	Yes	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	6	6
Optical Groups	6	5
Special Elements	unknown	Nano Crystal Coat
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.85m	0.39m
Max Magnification	unknown	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Screw drive from camera	None
Full Time Manual		N/A
Focus Method	Rear	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
DoF Scale	Yes	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Unknown
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	380g	650g
Diameter	72mm	83mm
Length	59mm	107mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, metal mount	Unknown
Weather Sealing	No	Yes
Filter Thread	62mm	77mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	HN-23	HB-22
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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