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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 Around 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF
Significantly lighter 0.6 kg vs 2.9 kg
Help
 5.2x lighter
Significantly cheaper $959.00 vs $4,599.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $3,640 cheaper (4.8x less)
Better wide angle 85 mm vs 200 mm
Help
 2.4x better wide angle
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
Help
 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4D IF captures much more light, 1 f-stop
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED:f/2
85mm f/1.4D IF:f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Poor magnification Help
AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED:1:8.3 (0.1x)
85mm f/1.4D IF:1:8.8 (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 AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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

Sports lens

$2,397
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Sports lens

$2,499
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 150mm f/2 ED vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$447
Weight Much lighter
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$2,999
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Pentax SMC FA 31mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$1,297
Weight Significantly lighter
Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SMC FA 31mm f/1.8 vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Wildlife lens

$1,134
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Competitors

Advantages

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$894
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

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