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

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

vs

None

Focuses quickly and silently

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the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G.

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the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Wide aperture
	f/1.8

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor zoom
	1x

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.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

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

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

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 85mm f/1.8G

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

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959

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

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Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370

Has a higher max f/stop

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

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439

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Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$894

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

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629

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

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894

Wider aperture

Slightly more expensive

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

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115

Narrower aperture

Better wide angle

Slightly worse telephoto

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

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

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.8D