The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Kase 85mm F1.4 and the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II 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. Kase 85mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II with a length of 92mm, is 7mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Kase 85mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II's 80mm 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. Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II weighs 484g, 16% (96g) lighter than the Kase 85mm F1.4's weight of 580g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Kase 85mm F1.4 and the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Kase 85mm F1.4 and the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z.
Kase 85mm F1.4 is also available in the Sony E , Fujifilm X and Leica L mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Kase 85mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II's widest aperture value is
F1.8.
