The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z 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. AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z is the longer of the two lenses at 97mm. The Nikon 85mm f1.8D with a length of 59mm, is 38mm shorter. Besides being longer, the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z also has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Nikon 85mm f1.8D's 72mm 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 f1.8D weighs 380g, 39% (246g) lighter than the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z's weight of 626g.
Filter Threads
The AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Nikon 85mm f1.8D has a 62mm 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 AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 85mm f1.8D:
Lens Mounts
The AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8.
