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 Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 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. Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 138mm. The Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S with a length of 99mm, is 39mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 101mm compared to the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S and Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 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 Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 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 F1.8 S weighs 470g, which means it is 670g (58%) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 which has a weight of 1140g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 has a 86mm 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 86mm filters that we recommend for the Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Canon EF , Sony E , Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4's widest aperture value is
F1.4 .
