The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S 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. Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S with a length of 99mm, is 4mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S's 75mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z and Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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, 36% (270g) lighter than the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z's weight of 740g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has the same Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S's widest aperture value is
F1.8.