NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S vs Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z
Key differences
- —The MF 85mm F1.4 Z is 420g lighter (740g vs 1160g).
- —The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S is faster: f/1.2 vs f/1.4 (≈0.4 stops more light).
- —At launch the MF 85mm F1.4 Z cost $2,451 less ($349 vs $2,800).
- —The MF 85mm F1.4 Z is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S reaches 0.11× vs 0.09×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 85mm
- Max aperture
- F1.2◆
- F1.4
- Weight
- 1,160g
- 740g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 102.5 × 141.5mm
- 78.0 × 102.7mm
- Volume
- 1168 cm³
- 491 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.99 g/cm³
- 1.51 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀72mm
- Min focus
- 0.85m◆
- 1.10m
- Max magnification
- 0.11×◆
- 0.09×
- Elements / groups
- 15 / 10
- 9 / 7
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 8
- Focus drive
- STM (x2), multi-focusing
- Manual Helicoid
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes
- Released
- 2023
- 2019
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,800
- $349◆
- Sharpness
- 9.4◆
- 7.8
- Bokeh Rendering
- 9.5◆
- 8.5
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8
- MF
- Flare Resistance
- 8.7◆
- 7.2
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2◆
- 7.8
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 8.6◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
- MF 85mm F1.4 Z
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.