The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 and the Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR 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. Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 is the longer of the two lenses at 138mm. The Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR with a length of 99mm, is 39mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 also has a larger diameter of 101mm compared to the Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR's 73mm 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 Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR weighs 355g, 68% (785g) lighter than the Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4's weight of 1140g.
Filter Threads
The Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 has a filter size of 86mm whereas the Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 86mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR has the Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600 for the Nikon F (DX) Mount.
Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 is also available in the Canon EF , Sony E, Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm but while Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 has the fastest aperture of
F1.4, the Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR's widest aperture value is
F3.5.
