Nikon 50mm f/1.4G AF-S vs. Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF-D?

The ace is correct.. for flattering portrait shots on APS-C sensor cameras the 50 f/1.4 gives just enough perspective compression to produce quality portraits. Wide aperture lenses tend to be a little soft when shooting wide open. If you don't like this, reduce aperture, or sharpen in post.