The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S and the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD 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 85mm F1.8 S is the longer of the two lenses at 99mm. The Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD with a length of 70mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S also has a larger diameter of 75mm compared to the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S and Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S and the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD 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. Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD weighs 405g, 13% (65g) lighter than the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S's weight of 470g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD has a 62mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S:
And these are the 62mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD has the Fujifilm X lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Fujifilm X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 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 Fujifilm 56mm F1.2 R APD is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 56mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 84mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
