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 Nikon 85mm f1.8D 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. 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF is the longer of the two lenses at 98mm. The Nikon 85mm f1.8D with a length of 59mm, is 39mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 72mm.
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 f1.8D weighs 380g, 15% (72g) lighter than the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF's weight of 452g.
Filter Threads
Both the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and the Nikon 85mm f1.8D have the same Filter thread size of 62mm.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Nikon 85mm f1.8D has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF is also available in the Sony E and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
