Rokinon
85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Cheaper $259.00 vs $1,599.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,340 cheaper (6.2x less)
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Tilt-shift lens Yes vs No
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 Can achieve selective focus simulating a miniature effect, and correct for perspective distortion of straight lines
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Focus yourself
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Auto focus Has autofocus
Length Is shorter
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
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 PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Auto focus Has autofocus
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Macro lens

$527
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Auto focus Has autofocus
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,283
Compare the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Compare the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$479
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Has autofocus
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Auto focus Auto focus
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF 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 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,099
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the TS-E 90mm f/2.8 vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D
Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$739
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Tilt-shift Not a tilt-shift lens
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 180mm f/3.5 Macro Canon-ef vs the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

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