The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S and the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC 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 400mm F2.8 TC is the longer of the two lenses at 380mm. The Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S with a length of 142mm, is 238mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC also has a larger diameter of 156mm compared to the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S's 103mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S and Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S and the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC 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 85mm F1.2 S weighs 1160g, which means it is 1790g (60%) lighter than the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC which has a weight of 2950g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S and the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC 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 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 .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 400mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 600mm .
