Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D vs Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF is faster by 2 stops (f/1.4 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF goes wider (85mm vs 105mm).
- Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D reaches further (105mm vs 85mm).
| Spec | AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D | 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Samyang |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 105mm | 85mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Released | 1990 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 8 | 7 |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 9 | 9 |
| Weight g | 560.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 52 | 72 |
| Length mm | 104.5 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 75.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.31 (closer focusing) | 1.1 |
| Max magnification | 1.0 | n/a |
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D
Nikon's macro prime that reaches 1:1 and doubles as a short telephoto, introduced in 1990. It uses screw-drive autofocus and a 52mm filter thread.
Pros
- True 1:1 reproduction
- Comfortable working distance for insects
- Covers film and full frame
- Takes 52mm filters
Cons
- No VR
- Screw-drive autofocus
- Focus extends the barrel
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF
A manual-focus 85mm f/1.4 portrait lens for full-frame DSLRs with a 72mm filter thread.
Pros
- f/1.4
- Full-frame coverage
- Smooth blur
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Fringing wide open