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

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 270 g lighter (470 g vs 740 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.8 m vs 1.1 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.12× vs 0.09× maximum magnification

Pick the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 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 Samyang 85mm f/1.4
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S Samyang 85mm f/1.4
Brand
Nikon
Samyang
Max aperture
f/1.8
f/1.4 ⅔ stop faster
Weight
470 g lighter
740 g
Length
99 mm shorter
102.7 mm
Diameter
75 mm slimmer
78 mm
Filter thread
67 mm
72 mm
Min focus distance
0.8 m closer
1.1 m
Max magnification
0.12× larger
0.09×
Aperture blades
not listed
8
Optical design
12 elements / 8 groups
9 elements / 7 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
Manual focus
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
Released
2019
not listed
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Mount
Nikon Z both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
85mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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