Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Name Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Release Year 2008 1995
Release Date
MSRP 699 USD 1359 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
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 AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
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 AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
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
F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Construction 17 elements  /  11 groups 9 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
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 AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 80 mm
Length 85 mm 72 mm
Weight 485 gr 550 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-39 HN-31
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A