Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.4G vs Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.4G vs Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TSto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.4G over Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS

Focal Length – Tele	85mm vs 80mm	5mm more Tele coverage
Max Aperture – Wide	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture – Tele	1.4 vs 2.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	595g vs 850g	255g lighter
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust

Pros Of Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.4G

Focal Length – Wide	80mm vs 85mm	5mm Wider coverage
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Diameter	mm vs 87mm	87mm smaller in diameter
Length	mm vs 84mm	84mm shorter
Filter Thread	72mm vs 77mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.64m vs 0.85m	can focus closer to the subject

Cons Of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.4G and Hartblei Superrotator 80mm F2.8 IF TS

Image Stabilization

No vs No

Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

Nikon 85mm f1.4G vs Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS 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 f1.4G	Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS
Brand	Nikon	Hartblei
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
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Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	85mm	80mm
Image Stabilization	No	No
Colour	Black	Unknown
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	F2.8
Min Aperture	F16.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	9	unknown
Optics
Optical Elements	10	7
Optical Groups	9	5
Special Elements	Super Integrated Coating, Nano Crystal Coating,	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.85m	0.64m
Max Magnification	unknown	unknown
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Ultrasonic	None
Full Time Manual		N/A
Focus Method	Internal	Unknown
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	595g	850g
Diameter	87mm	Unknown
Length	84mm	Unknown
Materials	Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount	metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	Yes	Unknown
Filter Thread	77mm	72mm
Filter Notes	–	does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied	Yes	Unknown
Hood Code	HB-55	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	Yes
Optional Accessories	–	–
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