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Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D vs Zeiss Carl Planar T1.4 85

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D vs Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 85to review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Nikon 85mm f1.4D Top Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 550g.
  • Diameter: 80mm
  • Length: 73mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.85m

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D

Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 Top Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F1.4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format:
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 700g.
  • Diameter: 78mm
  • Length: 85mm
  • Min Focus Distance:1m
  • Max Magnification:0.1x

Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 85

Our Winner: Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D over Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 85

Autofocus Yes vs No
Weight 550g vs 700g
Length 73mm vs 85mm
Minimum Focus Distance 0.85m vs 1m

Pros Of Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 85 over Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D
Diameter 78mm vs 80mm
Filter Thread 72mm vs 77mm
Max Magnification 0.1x vs x

Cons Of Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f1.4D and Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 85
Image Stabilization No vs No
Weather Sealing No vs No

Nikon 85mm f1.4D vs Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85 All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.
General Nikon 85mm f1.4D Carl Zeiss Planar T1,4/85
Brand Nikon Zeiss
Lens Type Prime Prime
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Lens Type Telephoto Prime Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX) Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm 85mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Black Unknown
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 F1.4
Min Aperture F16.0 F16.0
Aperture Ring Yes Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 9 6
Optical Groups 8 5
Special Elements unknown unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.85m 1m
Max Magnification unknown 0.1X
Autofocus Yes No
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera None
Full Time Manual N/A
Focus Method Internal Unknown
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 550g 700g
Diameter 80mm 78mm
Length 73mm 85mm
Materials metal mount Unknown
Weather Sealing No Unknown
Filter Thread 77mm 72mm
Filter Notes – –
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code HN-31 Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories – –
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