NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S vs Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II Z
Key differences
- —The AF 85mm F1.8 II Z is 620g lighter (540g vs 1160g).
- —The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S is faster: f/1.2 vs f/1.8 (≈1.2 stops more light).
- —At launch the AF 85mm F1.8 II Z cost $2,401 less ($399 vs $2,800).
- —For close-ups the AF 85mm F1.8 II Z reaches 0.13× vs 0.11×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 85mm
- Max aperture
- F1.2◆
- F1.8
- Weight
- 1,160g
- 540g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 102.5 × 141.5mm
- 80.0 × 92.0mm
- Volume
- 1168 cm³
- 462 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.99 g/cm³
- 1.17 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀72mm
- Min focus
- 0.85m
- 0.80m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.11×
- 0.13×◆
- Elements / groups
- 15 / 10
- 10 / 7
- Aperture blades
- 11◆
- 9
- Focus drive
- STM (x2), multi-focusing
- STM
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- —
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2023
- 2020
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,800
- $399◆
- Sharpness
- 9.4◆
- 7.6
- Bokeh Rendering
- 9.5◆
- 7.9
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8◆
- 6.8
- Flare Resistance
- 8.7◆
- 7.0
- Build / Sealing
- 9.2◆
- 7.5
- Value / Size
- 7.6
- 8.7◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
- AF 85mm F1.8 II Z
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.