Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
 vs
Canon
85mm f/1.8 USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM
Slightly cheaper $369.95 vs $719.10
Help
 The best price we've seen is $349 cheaper (around 50% less)
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM Learn more about
the Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G:Nikon AF-S
85mm f/1.8 USM:Canon USM
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/1.8
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
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 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,649
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$879
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Min focal length Better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419
Aperture Wider aperture
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/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$92 - $110
Min focal length Better wide angle
Length Shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289
Min focal length Better wide angle
Magnification More magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,899
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the 85mm f/1.8 USM

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