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Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 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 F1.8 S if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 365 g lighter (470 g vs 835 g)

Pick the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro if

  • You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S and the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro
Brand
Nikon
Viltrox
Max aperture
f/1.8
f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
Weight
470 g lighter
835 g
Length
99 mm shorter
110.6 mm
Diameter
75 mm slimmer
84.5 mm
Filter thread
67 mm
77 mm
Min focus distance
0.8 m
0.79 m
Max magnification
0.12×
0.13× larger
Aperture blades
not listed
11
Optical design
12 elements / 8 groups
15 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
VCM
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
2019
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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