Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D vs Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D and Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM .

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Product
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Name Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L 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 35mm F1.4 L USM
Release Year 1994 1998
Release Date
MSRP 489 USD 1479 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Lens Type Telephoto Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L 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 35mm F1.4 L 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 30 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Construction 6 elements  /  6 groups 11 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Focal Length 85 mm 35 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 F1.8 D
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 71 mm 86 mm
Length 58 mm 79 mm
Weight 380 gr 580 gr
Other
Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
Canon EF 35mm F1.4 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HN-23 EW-78C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A