Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
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
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 85mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Lighter 0.7 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 2.2x lighter
Cheaper $1,629.00 vs $2,396.95
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 The best price we've seen is $768 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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 70-200mm f/2.8G 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
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 70 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 20% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Magnification Poor magnification Help
1:8.3 (0.1x)

Compared to portrait 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 DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Length Is shorter
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Length Is shorter
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G 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 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 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Zoom range Much more zoom
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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