Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
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 F1.8 D .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D |
| Name | Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR | Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR | Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm F1.8 D |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
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Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D |
| Release Year | 2008 | 1994 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 699 USD | 489 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D |
| 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 F1.8 D |
| 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 F1.8 D |
| 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 F1.8 D |
| 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 F1.8 D |
| 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 | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D |
| Construction | 17 elements / 11 groups | 6 elements / 6 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 F1.8 D |
| 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 F1.8 D |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 72 mm | 71 mm |
| Length | 85 mm | 58 mm |
| Weight | 485 gr | 380 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-39 | HN-23 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
