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Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro

Both are Nikon Z prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S if

  • You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)

Pick the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 325 g lighter (835 g vs 1160 g)
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.13× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
  • You want a compact lens: 110.6 mm vs 141.5 mm long

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S and the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro
Brand
Nikon
Viltrox
Max aperture
f/1.2 ½ stop faster
f/1.4
Weight
1160 g
835 g lighter
Length
141.5 mm
110.6 mm shorter
Diameter
102.5 mm
84.5 mm slimmer
Filter thread
82 mm
77 mm
Min focus distance
0.85 m
0.79 m closer
Max magnification
0.11×
0.13× larger
Aperture blades
not listed
11
Optical design
15 elements / 10 groups
15 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
VCM
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
2023
not listed
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
85mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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