Rokinon
85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

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differences

Reasons to consider the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds
Significantly cheaper $269.00 vs $4,599.00
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 The best price we've seen is $4,330 cheaper (17.1x less)
Significantly lighter 0.6 kg vs 2.9 kg
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 4.6x lighter
Better wide angle 85 mm vs 200 mm
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 2.4x better wide angle
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
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 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds captures much more light, 1 f-stop
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds Learn more about
the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds:f/1.4
AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED:f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Pentax-k

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Pentax-k

Macro lens

$460
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Pentax-k vs the 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Pentax-k vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$894
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Canon-ef vs the 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Travel lens

$479
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$899
Auto focus Auto focus
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$7,900
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Weight Much heavier
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Olympus 150mm f/2 ED

Sports lens

$2,499
Weight Lighter
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 150mm f/2 ED vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$2,999
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO DG IF HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Pentax SMC FA 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$447
Weight Much lighter
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SMC FA 50mm f/1.4 vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Wildlife lens

$1,134
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Sports lens

$5,999
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 200mm f/2L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 200mm f/2 G IF-ED

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