Nikon Nikkor
85mm f/1.8D
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.2 AIS

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Wider aperture f/1.2 vs f/1.8
Help
 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.2 AIS captures much more light, 1.2 f-stops
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 More than 40% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
85mm f/1.8D:f/1.8
50mm f/1.2 AIS:f/1.2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

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
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Low light lens

$449
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$259
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$400
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

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 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
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G 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 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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

Macro lens

$899
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 50mm f/1.2 AIS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS
Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$725
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Planar T* 50mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

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