Nikon Nikkor
85mm f/1.8D
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
24mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.8D captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Better telephoto 85 mm vs 24 mm
Help
 More than 3.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:6.6 (0.2x) vs 1:8.9 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the 24mm f/2.8D goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Better wide angle 24 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 3.5x better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D

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/1.8D:1:6.6 (0.2x)
24mm f/2.8D:1:8.9 (0.1x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D 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/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens
Magnification Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$529
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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