Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF is faster by 2.6 stops (f/1.4 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
| Spec | AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR | 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Samyang |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2009 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Groups | 10 | 7 |
| Af motor | SWM | n/a |
| Elements | 14 | 9 |
| Weight g | 355.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | 72 |
| Length mm | 98.5 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 73.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.286 (closer focusing) | 1.1 |
Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR
A 2009 DX macro with VR and a 52mm filter thread. It frames like a 127mm lens on DX and gives a comfortable working distance.
Pros
- VR
- Long working distance
- Silent Wave Motor
- Light at about 355g
Cons
- DX only
- f/3.5 is a slow aperture
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
A manual-focus 85mm f/1.4 portrait lens for full-frame DSLRs with a 72mm filter thread.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Full-frame coverage
- Smooth blur
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Fringing wide open
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