Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S vs Samyang 85mm f/1.4
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)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.85 m vs 1.1 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.11× vs 0.09× maximum magnification
Pick the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 420 g lighter (740 g vs 1160 g)
- You want a compact lens: 102.7 mm vs 141.5 mm long
Spec differences
13 differences| Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S | Samyang 85mm f/1.4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Nikon
|
Samyang
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.2
½ stop faster
|
f/1.4
|
| Weight |
1160 g
|
740 g
lighter
|
| Length |
141.5 mm
|
102.7 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
102.5 mm
|
78 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.85 m
closer
|
1.1 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
larger
|
0.09×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
8
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 10 groups
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| 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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