Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 Z vs Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S Detailed Comparison

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 Z vs Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S

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Telephoto Prime | Nikon Z

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Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S

Telephoto Prime | Nikon Z

Reasons to choose Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 Z over Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S

Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 1.8	faster lens at wide

Reasons to choose Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S over Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z Rokinon MF 85mm F1.4 Z

Diaphragm Blades	9 vs 8	better Bokeh
Max Magnification	0.12x vs 0.09x	better close-up
Autofocus	Yes vs None	Easier and more accurate focusing
Weight	470 g vs 740 g	270 g lighter
Diameter	75 mm vs 78 mm	3 mm smaller in diameter
Length	99 mm vs 103 mm	4 mm shorter
Filter Thread	67 mm vs 72 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z vs Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z	Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S
Brand	Samyang	Nikon
Lens Type	Prime	Prime
Price	$0.00	$0.00
Lens Type	Telephoto Prime	Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	85mm	85mm
Image Stabilization
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	No Zoom	No Zoom
Power Zoom	No	No
Zoom Lock	No	No
Zoom Ratio	1.0X	1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F1.4	F1.8
Min Aperture	F22	F16
Aperture Ring	Yes	No
Diaphragm Blades	8	9
Optics
Optical Elements	9	12
Optical Groups	7	8
Special Elements	1 H-ASP element + Ultra Multi Coating	2 ED elements + Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	1m	0.8m
Max Magnification	0.09X	0.12X
Autofocus	No	Yes
AF Motor Type	No AF	Stepper motor
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Unknown	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	No
DoF Scale	Yes	No
Distance Scale	Yes	No
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	No
Physical Specs
Weight	740g	470g
Diameter	78mm	75mm
Length	103mm	99mm
Materials	Unknown	Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing	Yes	Yes
Filter Thread	72mm	67mm
Filter Notes	-	-
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
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