The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z 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. AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z is the longer of the two lenses at 97mm. The 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF with a length of 96mm, is 1mm shorter. Besides being longer, the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z also has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z Size and Weight 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. 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF weighs 443g, which means it is 183g (29%) lighter than the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z which has a weight of 626g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF has a filter size of 62mm whereas the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z:
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF has the Leica L lens mount whereas the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8 .
