Rokinon
85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
85mm f/1.4D IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Slightly cheaper $259.00 vs $959.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $700 cheaper (3.7x less)
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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Compared to low light 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
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 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS

Low light lens

$650
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 AIS vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED

Wildlife lens

$165
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$894
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

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