Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Significantly lighter 0.7 kg vs 2.9 kg
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 4.4x lighter
Significantly cheaper $1,629.00 vs $5,399.00
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 The best price we've seen is $3,770 cheaper (3.3x less)
Better wide angle 85 mm vs 200 mm
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 2.4x better wide angle
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
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 At its widest, the AF-S 85mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 1 f-stop
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Image stabilization Nikon VR II vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Aperture Wide aperture Help
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G:f/1.4
AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II:f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Poor magnification Help
1:8.3 (0.1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Length Is shorter
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G 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
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
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 Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
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
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$429
Lowest price Cheaper
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Sports lens

$5,999
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 200mm f/2L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Weight Significantly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Sports lens
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sports lens

$749
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Weight Significantly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

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