The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 and the Nikon 85mm f1.8G for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 is the longer of the two lenses at 85mm. The Nikon 85mm f1.8G with a length of 73mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 85mm f1.8G has a larger diameter of 80mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85's 78mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 85mm f1.8G weighs 350g, 50% (350g) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85's weight of 700g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Nikon 85mm f1.8G has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 85mm f1.8G:
Lens Mounts
Both the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 and the Nikon 85mm f1.8G has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Nikon 85mm f1.8G's widest aperture value is
F1.8.