The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F and the Nikon 85mm f1.4D for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F is the longer of the two lenses at 75mm. The Nikon 85mm f1.4D with a length of 73mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to the Nikon 85mm f1.4D's 80mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F weighs 480g, which means it is 70g (12%) lighter than the Nikon 85mm f1.4D which has a weight of 550g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 F and the Nikon 85mm f1.4D 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of 85mm and the fastest aperture of F1.4.