Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D § 03 Head to head
Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D vs Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8
Nikon 85mm f/1.8 is 80 g lighter. Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 has a smaller filter thread.
The Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D is an 85mm f/1.8 prime, and the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8 is an 85mm f/1.8 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 2 advantages each.
Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D 
Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D better than the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8?
- 80 g lighter (380 g vs 460 g)
- 23 mm shorter (58.5 mm vs 81 mm long)
Why is the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8 better than the Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D?
- Smaller filter thread (58 mm vs 62 mm)
- Newer design (2016 vs 1994)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D has the edge: it is 80 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D | Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/18 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 380 g (13.40 oz) ◆ | 460 g (16.23 oz) |
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 58.5 mm | 79.5 x 81 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.85 m (33.46 inches) | 0.85 m (33.46 inches) |
| Image stabilization | — | No |
| Aperture ring | — | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements in 6 groups | 9 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm | 58 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Released | 1994 | 2016 |
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Size
- A · Nikon
- B · Yongnuo
- 58.5 × 71.5 mm
- 81 × 79.5 mm
The Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8 is 22 mm longer and 80 g heavier than the Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D
Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D or the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8?
- The Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D weighs 380 g, 80 g less than the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8 (460 g).
- Is the Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D or the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8 better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Nikon Nikkor AF 85 mm f/1.8D has the edge: it is 80 g lighter to carry.
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