Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm F1.8 D
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 1994 2005
Release Date
MSRP 489 USD 1249 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
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 F1.8 D
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 85 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 6 elements  /  6 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 85 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
81 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 71 mm 83 mm
Length 58 mm 107 mm
Weight 380 gr 670 gr
Other
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-23 EW-83H
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A