Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF vs Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF and Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED.

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Product
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Name Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm F1.4 D IF Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Release Year 1995 2010
Release Date
MSRP 1359 USD 1699 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
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 85 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,3
Aperture
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Construction 9 elements  /  8 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
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 No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 86 mm
Length 72 mm 84 mm
Weight 550 gr 595 gr
Other
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-31 HB-55
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A