Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S vs F1.8 S
Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the F1.2 S if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- You prefer a newer design: released 2023 vs 2019
Pick the F1.8 S if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 690 g lighter (470 g vs 1160 g)
- You want a compact lens: 99 mm vs 141.5 mm long
Spec differences
9 differences| F1.2 S | F1.8 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/1.8
|
| Weight |
1160 g
|
470 g
lighter
|
| Length |
141.5 mm
|
99 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
102.5 mm
|
75 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.85 m
|
0.8 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
|
0.12×
larger
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 10 groups
|
12 elements / 8 groups
|
| Released |
2023
|
2019
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Nikon both
- Mount
- Nikon Z both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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