Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs Nikon DC 105mm f/2D

Reasons to consider the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wider aperture

f/1.4

vs

f/2

At its widest, the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f captures much more light, 1 f-stop

Slightly better wide angle

85 mm

vs

105 mm

Around 20% better wide angle

Learn more about
the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D

Auto focus

Yes

vs

No

Slightly cheaper

$899.00

vs

$1,283.00

The best price we've seen is $384 cheaper (around 30% less)

Slightly better telephoto

105 mm

vs

85 mm

More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Wide aperture

Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f:	f/1.4
DC 105mm f/2D:	f/2

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor zoom
	1x

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.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580

Has a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$259

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

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

Macro lens

$499

Has better macro

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f.

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

Macro lens

$899

Much more magnification

Image stabilization

Narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

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Zeiss
Planar T 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f*
vs
Nikon Nikkor
DC 105mm f/2D

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D