Nikon DC 135mm f/2D vs AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D

Better telephoto

135 mm

85 mm

Around 60% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D

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

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Better wide angle

85 mm

135 mm

Around 40% better wide angle

Lighter

422 g

0.8 kg

Around 50% lighter

Slightly wider aperture

f/1.8

f/2

At its widest, the AF-S 85mm f/1.8G captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops

Slightly cheaper

$719.10

$1,149.00

The best price we've seen is $430 cheaper (around 40% less)

Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Wide aperture

DC 135mm f/2D:	f/2
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G:	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.

competitors

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

Macro lens

$879

Has a higher max f/stop

Has better macro

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,649

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

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

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899

Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419

Is shorter

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

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

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sports lens

$749

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$955

Much narrower aperture

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798

Narrower aperture

More magnification

Slightly more expensive

Slightly heavier

Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Better wide angle

Slightly cheaper

Slightly worse telephoto

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

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370

Slightly cheaper

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

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Nikon Nikkor
DC 135mm f/2D
vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D

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