Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D vs Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D and Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR .

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Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Name Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm F1.8 D Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Release Year 1994 2009
Release Date
MSRP 489 USD 529 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
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 28 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Construction 6 elements  /  6 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
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 Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 71 mm 73 mm
Length 58 mm 98 mm
Weight 380 gr 355 gr
Other
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-23 HB-37
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A