The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D and the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 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 PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D is the longer of the two lenses at 107mm. The Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 with a length of 85mm, is 22mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85's 78mm diameter.
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 PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D weighs 650g, which means it is 50g (7%) lighter than the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 which has a weight of 700g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 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 PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85:
Lens Mounts
Both the Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D and the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 is also available in Canon EF and Pentax KAF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Nikon PC-E Micro-85mm f2.8D has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85's widest aperture value is
F1.4.