Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF vs Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro

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Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Name Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Release Year 1995 1987
Release Date
MSRP 1359 USD 299 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 85 cm 23 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F2,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Construction 9 elements  /  8 groups 9 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Focal Length 85 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 68 mm
Length 72 mm 63 mm
Weight 550 gr 280 gr
Other
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Canon EF 50mm F2.5 Compact Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included No information
Lens Hood SKU HN-31 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A