Carl Zeiss Otus 85 mm f/1.4 vs Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85 mm f/3.5G ED VR
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| Compare | Fastest Aperture | Lightest Image Stabilization |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Best For | Portrait | - |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.8 m | 0.29 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 1200 g | 355 g |
| Length | 124 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Diameter | 101 mm | 73 mm |
| Filter Thread | 86 mm | 52 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | 2014 | 2009 |
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Comparing Carl Zeiss Otus 85 mm f/1.4 (85 mm, f/1.4) and Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85 mm f/3.5G ED VR (85 mm, f/3.5).
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85 mm f/3.5G ED VR is the lightest at 355 g, Carl Zeiss Otus 85 mm f/1.4 weighs 1200 g.
Carl Zeiss Otus 85 mm f/1.4 offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85 mm f/3.5G ED VR can focus closest at 0.29 m minimum focus distance.
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85 mm f/3.5G ED VR includes image stabilization.
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