The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II and Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S 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. Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II weighs 675g, which means it is 485g (41%) lighter than the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S which has a weight of 1160g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S 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 .
Focal Range
Nikon Z 24-70mm F2.8 II has a focal range of 24-70mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 105mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm .
