Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4GvsNikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G
85mm / F1.4
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AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
85mm / F1.8
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Which to choose
When the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G suits you better
- Weight245g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G84mm long × 86.5mm diameter
- AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G73mm long × 80mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 85mm | 85mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 85cm | 80cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.12× | −0.00x |
| Weight | 595g | 350g | +245g |
| Length | 84mm | 73mm | +11mm |
| Diameter | 86.5mm | 80mm | +6.5mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2010 | 2012 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G relative to AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G
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AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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