Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) vs Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro Z
Key differences
- —The 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) is 521g lighter (314g vs 835g).
- —The AF 85mm F1.4 Pro Z is faster: f/1.4 vs f/5.6 (≈4.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) cost $149 less ($449 vs $598).
- —The 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z) reaches 2.00× vs 0.13×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 85mm
- Max aperture
- F5.6
- F1.4◆
- Weight
- 314g◆
- 835g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 53.0 × 81.0mm
- 84.5 × 110.6mm
- Volume
- 179 cm³◆
- 620 cm³
- Density
- 1.76 g/cm³
- 1.35 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀46mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.16m◆
- 0.79m
- Max magnification
- 2.00×◆
- 0.13×
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 9
- 15 / 11
- Aperture blades
- 7
- 11◆
- Focus drive
- Manual Helicoid
- Dual HyperVCM
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- —
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2021
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $449◆
- $598
- Sharpness
- 8.2
- 8.8◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 7.0
- 8.6◆
- Autofocus Speed
- MF
- 8.3
- Flare Resistance
- 7.5
- 8.0◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.3
- 8.8◆
- Value / Size
- 7.4
- 8.9◆
Performance overlay
- 85mm f/5.6 2X Ultra Macro APO (Nikon Z)
- AF 85mm F1.4 Pro Z
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.