Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/2 AI-S 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 1 stop (f/1.4 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
| Spec | Nikkor 85mm f/2 AI-S | 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Samyang |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | 7 |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 5 | 9 |
| Weight g | 310.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | 72 |
| Length mm | 61.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 63.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.85 (closer focusing) | 1.1 |
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/2 AI-S
A compact manual-focus 85mm f/2 with a 52mm filter thread. It weighs about 310g and focuses down to 0.85m.
Pros
- Compact at about 310g
- f/2 aperture
- 52mm filter thread
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft wide open
- Flare against bright light
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