Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G 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-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G vs Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 85to review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Our Winner: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G over Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 85

Autofocus	Yes vs No	Easier, faster and more accurate focusing
Weight	350g vs 700g	350g lighter
Length	73mm vs 85mm	12mm shorter
Filter Thread	67mm vs 72mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Weather Sealing	Yes vs No	safer to use under rain and dust
Minimum Focus Distance	0.8m vs 1m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.124x vs 0.1x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Pros Of Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 85 over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G

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
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 7	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Aperture Ring	Yes vs No	able to adjust the aperture on the lens
Diameter	78mm vs 80mm	2mm smaller in diameter

Cons Of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G and Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 85

Image Stabilization

No vs No

Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization

Nikon 85mm f1.8G 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 f1.8G	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	F1.8	F1.4
Min Aperture	F16.0	F16.0
Aperture Ring	No	Yes
Diaphragm Blades	7	9
Optics
Optical Elements	9	6
Optical Groups	9	5
Special Elements	unknown	unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.8m	1m
Max Magnification	0.124X	0.1X
Autofocus	Yes	No
AF Motor Type	Ultrasonic	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	350g	700g
Diameter	80mm	78mm
Length	73mm	85mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Unknown
Filter Thread	67mm	72mm
Filter Notes	–	–
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	HB-62	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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