Olympus M.Zuiko
ED 75mm f/1.8
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus ED 75mm f/1.8
Cheaper $899.00 vs $1,629.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $730 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Slightly lighter 305 g vs 0.7 kg
Help
 2.2x lighter
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 Learn more about
the Olympus ED 75mm f/1.8

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
Help
 At its widest, the AF-S 85mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
ED 75mm f/1.8:f/1.8
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G:f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Magnification Poor magnification Help
ED 75mm f/1.8:1:10 (0.1x)
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G:1:8.3 (0.1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

Low light lens

$1,999
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8
Compare the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$568 - $569
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$894
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Macro lens

$899
Magnification Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

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