Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G 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 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G | 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Samyang |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 85mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 2012 | n/a |
| Blades | 7 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Af motor | SWM | n/a |
| Elements | 9 | 9 |
| Weight g | 350.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 67 | 72 |
| Length mm | 73.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 80.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.8 (closer focusing) | 1.1 |
| Max magnification | 0.124 | n/a |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G
A fast, relatively compact portrait prime for Nikon FX cameras with a silent-wave motor. It also works on DX cameras as a longer lens.
Pros
- f/1.8 aperture
- Sharp
- Fast AF
- Light for 85mm (350 g)
Cons
- No VR
- Purple fringing wide open
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