7Artisans AF 85mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) vs Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z
Key differences
- —The AF 85mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) is 288g lighter (452g vs 740g).
- —The MF 85mm F1.4 Z is faster: f/1.4 vs f/1.8 (≈0.7 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 85mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) cost $50 less ($299 vs $349).
- —The MF 85mm F1.4 Z is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the AF 85mm F1.8 (Nikon Z) reaches 0.13× vs 0.09×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 85mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.4◆
- Weight
- 452g◆
- 740g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 72.0 × 98.0mm
- 78.0 × 102.7mm
- Volume
- 399 cm³◆
- 491 cm³
- Density
- 1.13 g/cm³
- 1.51 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀72mm
- Min focus
- 0.80m◆
- 1.10m
- Max magnification
- 0.13×◆
- 0.09×
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 7
- 9 / 7
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 8
- Focus drive
- STM
- Manual Helicoid
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes · de-click
- Yes
- Released
- 2024
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $299◆
- $349
- Sharpness
- 8.2◆
- 7.8
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.3
- 8.5◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.0
- MF
- Flare Resistance
- 7.2
- 7.2
- Build / Sealing
- 7.6
- 7.8◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8◆
- 8.6
Performance overlay
- AF 85mm F1.8 (Nikon Z)
- MF 85mm F1.4 Z
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.