Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs 85mm f/1.8D

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Better wide angle

50 mm

85 mm

More than 40% better wide angle

Slightly lighter

187 g

380 g

2x lighter

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

Slightly better telephoto

85 mm

50 mm

70% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Wide aperture
	f/1.8

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor zoom
	1x

Poor magnification

AF-S 50mm f/1.8G:	1:6.7 (0.2x)
85mm f/1.8D:	1:6.6 (0.2x)

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Auto focus
	Easier to use

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

competitors

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

Low light lens

$197

Has a higher max f/stop

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Has a higher max f/stop

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro

Lens

$277

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G AF-S DX Micro vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$499

Has a higher max f/stop

Has better macro

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197

Image stabilization

More zoom

Is a zoom lens

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330

Image stabilization

Significantly more zoom

Is a zoom lens

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899

Slightly better telephoto

Slightly narrower aperture

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

Macro lens

$899

Much more magnification

Image stabilization

Narrower aperture

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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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
vs
Nikon Nikkor
85mm f/1.8D

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D