Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S.

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Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Name Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20090
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Release Year 2008 2019
Release Date 2019-07-31
MSRP 699 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 697 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Mount Nikon F Nikon Z
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 80 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,12
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 16 mm
F5,6 at 85 mm
Variable Aperture
F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 12 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 2 ED elements + Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Focal Length 16-85 mm 85 mm
Zoom Range 69 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 72 mm 75 mm
Length 85 mm 99 mm
Weight 485 gr 470 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-39 HB-91
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A