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

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Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z vs Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z and Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S, two Telephoto Prime lenses from Samyang and Nikon. Both cameras have the same focal range of 85mm but different max apertures: Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z has a max aperture of F1.4 while the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has a max aperture of F1.8.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z Key Specs

85mm Focal Range

F1.4 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 72mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon Z Mount

Weight: 740g.

Diameter: 78mm

Length: 103mm

Min Focus Distance:1m

Max Magnification:0.09x

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Key Specs

85mm Focal Range

F1.8 Max Aperture

Weather Sealed

Filter Thread: 67mm

Max Format:

Nikon Z Mount

Weight: 470g.

Diameter: 75mm

Length: 99mm

Min Focus Distance:0.8m

Max Magnification:0.12x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor 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 Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S's 75mm diameter.

Below you can find the 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 size compare in real life.

Comparison image of Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z and Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Size and Weight

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. Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S weighs 470g, 57% (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 Prime Lenses in Nikon Z Mount for Size Comparison

	Length	Diameter	Weight	Street Price
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S	385mm	140mm	2385g	Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC	380mm	156mm	2950g	Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon 400mm F4.5 VR S	235mm	104mm	1245g	Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z and 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 Z30, Nikon Z9 and Nikon Z fc.

Focal Range

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

Max Aperture - Wide	1.4 vs 1.8	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	1.4 vs 1.8	Wider aperture at tele end
Distance Scale	Yes vs No	Distance Scale to assist focusing
Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens

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

Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 8	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	470g vs 740g	270g lighter
Diameter	75mm vs 78mm	3mm smaller in diameter
Length	99mm vs 103mm	4mm shorter
Filter Thread	67mm vs 72mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Minimum Focus Distance	0.8m vs 1m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.12x vs 0.09x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z and Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S

Weather Sealing	Yes vs Yes	safer to use under rain and dust

Common Weaknesses of Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z and Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S

Image Stabilization	No vs No	Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

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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
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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
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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