Home
Electronics & Computers
Camera & Photo
Lenses
Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G

Product Comparison: Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D vs Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G

Advertiser Disclosure

This site is a free online resource that strives to offer helpful content and comparison features to its visitors. Please be advised that the operator of this site accepts advertising compensation from certain companies that appear on the site, and such compensation impacts the location and order in which the companies (and/or their products) are presented, and in some cases may also impact the scoring that is assigned to them. The scoring that appears on this site is determined by the site operator in its sole discretion, and should NOT be relied upon for accuracy purposes. In fact, Company/product listings on this page DO NOT imply endorsement by the site operator. Except as expressly set forth in our Terms of Use, all representations and warranties regarding the information presented on this page are disclaimed. The information which appears on this site is subject to change at any time. More info

Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D Camera Lens

Check Price

Best Pick

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Camera Lens

Check Price

General Specifications

Brand

Nikon

Model

AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D

AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G

Origin

Japan

About the Product

This compact, affordable 85mm prime lens is an excellent choice for portrait photography and HD video recording. Its fast f/1.8 maximum aperture with manual control offers outstanding low-light performance, natural background blur and smooth aperture adjustments during Live View shooting.

Fast medium telephoto lens for use with FX- and DX-format SLRs. Ideal for portraiture, it offers a stellar combination of classic focal length and aperture speed.

Key Specs

Mount Type

Nikon F-Bayonet

Maximum Aperture

1.8 /f

Minimum Focal Length

85 millimeters

Maximum Focal Length

85 millimeters

Lens Type

Macro

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D Camera Lens

The 85mm focal length is perfect for portraits.
Beautiful lens with a perfect bokeh.
The sharpness is great and I enjoy using it at large apertures which puts the background nicely out of focus.
The auto-focus works well and rapidly. Great aperture.
Great lens for the price. Amazing focal length.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Camera Lens

This is an excellent lens at a fantastic price. Great sharpness, good contrast, excellent bokeh when you open up the aperture, and fairly fast auto focus.
It has a maximum aperture of F1.8 it allows you to shoot without flash in dim environments at a low sensitivity setting.
Having this wider aperture gives you more possibilities if you like manual mode as you are letting in more light so can compensate with lower iso and possibly higher shutter speeds.
This lens is seriously amazing! Only used a couple of times and have created a couple of my favorite images ever. I find the focal length perfect for portraits, giving a nice distance to work from.
The only drawback is the immense amount of chromatic aberration at f/1.8 aperture. But then again, it's probably the cheapest auto focusing prime lens so don't expect perfection.

Size & Weight

Height

2.8 in.

3.1 in.

Width

2.8 in.

3.1 in.

Depth

2.3 in.

2.9 in.

Weight

13.4 oz.

12.4 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D Camera Lens

Much lighter than a telephoto lens with a wide aperture.
Very compact and built solid!
Excellent size/weight, and wide aperture.
The sharpness, combined with relatively low weight makes the 85 a winner.
It is very light weight and no fiddling with zoom.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Camera Lens

The small size and 85mm focal length is also great for street photography on the go.
Small size and low weight. It is either always on my camera or in my pocket when I have to switch to a wide angle!
Nice size for portraits and low light. Light weight compared to the zoom lens options.
The lens has a fairly low profile to it and very little weight compared to some of the bulkier lenses I use.
It's very light in weight and is made of plastic with a metal mount. In use, focus is silent and quite fast on a D7100.

Imaging

Minimum Focus Distance

33.6 in.

31.5 in.

Field Of View

FX 28°30' / DX 18°50'

Zoom Type

Manual

Focus

Auto Focus, Manual Focus

Manual Focus, Auto Focus

Optical Stabilization

What customers say about "Imaging"

Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D Camera Lens

This is a fantastic lens with beautiful clarity and sharpness and super perfect bokeh.
It is a great portrait lens.
Quick enough focusing, easy to do manually too.
The bokeh is perfect for portraits, I like it a lot.
Very fast autofocus, very sharp.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Camera Lens

OK, so it's not "pro" quality but it feels and looks well built, handles nicely, isn't too heavy or at all bulky with smooth manual focus and superb low light results.
This lens allows for automatic focus and it is extremely fast and sharp. I was very impressed with its speed.
Great Bokeh now and very sharp images at close range. Very fast focus.
There lens are fixed in size so you cannot zoom but the benefit is a highly specialised lens that performs brilliantly in low light.
The thing you need to know is that it does not have zoom, so it's better for portraits I guess.

Features

Brand Compatibility

Nikon

Sensor Type Compatibility

FX Format / DX Format

Lens Groups and Elements

6 Elements in 6 Groups

9 Elements in 9 Groups

Number of Aperture Blades

Filter Diameter

62 millimeters

67 millimeters

Extras

Super Integrated Coating, Quiet autofocus, High-performance optics

AF-S (Silent Wave Motor), Super Integrated Coating, Internal Focusing, IF Lens

What customers say about "Features"

Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D Camera Lens

Classic portrait lens length for full-frame cameras.
Very sturdy build, which I like.
Fast focus, perfect color, contrast, and razor sharp.
Focusing is a breeze with this lens even with bad eyesight.
The manual focus makes it easy to change the subject.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Camera Lens

This lens updates the design of the older 85mm f1.8 D model with the newer AF-S silent wave motor making it compatible with all Nikon DSLR bodies.
The mount has a rubber seal around it to help keep dust and moisture out, but note the lens is not weather sealed.
Its a big lens taking 67mm filters but the lens hood is well made and deep. Very impressed with this lens and on a D7000 it brings it to life.
This Nikon 85mm f/1.8 G AF-S lens produces sharp pictures and great colour and contrast this is a brilliant lens, Shallow depth of field and excellent value for money.
I have bought a BW nano crystal filter to make up for the lack of coating on the 1.8G.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

Download

MSRP

479.95 $