The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z 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. Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II is the longer of the two lenses at 208mm. The AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z with a length of 97mm, is 111mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II also has a larger diameter of 90mm compared to the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z's 82mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z 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. AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z weighs 626g, 46% (554g) lighter than the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II's weight of 1180g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II has a filter size of 77mm whereas the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z has a 72mm 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 70-200 F2.8 II:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 70-200 F2.8 II and the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z 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 70-200 F2.8 II has a focal range of 70-200mm 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
105 - 300mm .
On the other hand, the AstrHori 85mm F1.8 Full-frame AF Z 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 .
