Nikon Nikkor
85mm f/1.4D IF
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Nikon Nikkor
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4D IF captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Better wide angle 85 mm vs 180 mm
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 2.1x better wide angle
Shorter 81 mm vs 145 mm
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 More than 40% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF

Reasons to consider the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Better telephoto 180 mm vs 85 mm
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 More than 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:6.6 (0.2x) vs 1:8.8 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
85mm f/1.4D IF:1:8.8 (0.1x)
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:1:6.6 (0.2x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$899
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$894
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,283
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$259
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Sports lens

$769
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Low light lens

$3,995
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Sports lens

$2,499
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the 150mm f/2 ED vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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