Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F Detailed Comparison

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F

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Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED over Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F

Focal Length - Tele	105mm vs 85mm	20mm more tele coverage
Max Magnification	0.13x vs 0.11x	better close-up

Reasons to choose Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED

Nikon 105mm F1.4 vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon 105mm F1.4	Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F
Brand	Nikon	Samyang
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$1,896.95	$0.00
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	105mm	85mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F1.4
Min Aperture	F16	F16
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	14	9
Optical Groups	9	7
Special Elements	Three ED elements + Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings	1 hybrid aspherical + Ultra Multi Coating
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	1m	0.9m
Max Magnification	0.13X	0.11X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Linear Motor
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	No
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	Yes	No
Focus Distance Limiter	No	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	985g	480g
Diameter	95mm	88mm
Length	106mm	75mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	82mm	77mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Unknown	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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