Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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Nikon Nikkor
85mm f/1.8D

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better wide angle 24 mm vs 85 mm
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 3.5x better wide angle
More magnification 1:3.7 (0.3x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 80% larger in your photo
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.8D captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Cheaper $429.00 vs $1,886.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,458 cheaper (4.4x less)
Lighter 380 g vs 0.9 kg
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 2.4x lighter
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 70 mm
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 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

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
Length Is shorter
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Length Is shorter
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
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 AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599
Magnification More magnification
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Shorter
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

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 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
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
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G 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 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

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