Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR vs Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Name Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Release Year 2009 2010
Release Date
MSRP 529 USD 1699 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,3
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Maximum Aperture F3,5 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Focal Length 85 mm 85 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 Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 86 mm
Length 98 mm 84 mm
Weight 355 gr 595 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-37 HB-55
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A