Zeiss
Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Rokinon
85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds.
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the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds
Cheaper $269.00 vs $1,283.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $1,014 cheaper (4.8x less)
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds Learn more about
the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds

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
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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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 Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Auto focus Has autofocus
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 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds

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

Advantages

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$259
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 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 cheaper
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$499
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Significantly 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
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$894
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Four-thirds Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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 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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$9,199
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Min focal length Much worse wide angle
Lowest price Much more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR 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

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