Zeiss
Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T*
135mm f/1.8 *

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Better wide angle 85 mm vs 135 mm
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 Around 40% better wide angle
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
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 At its widest, the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $1,283.00 vs $1,798.00
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 The best price we've seen is $515 cheaper (around 30% less)
Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sony 135mm f/1.8 *
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Better telephoto 135 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 60% more reach, less perspective distortion
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * Learn more about
the Sony 135mm f/1.8 *

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f:f/1.4
135mm f/1.8 *:f/1.8
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 DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

Low light lens

$1,698
Compare the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Sigma 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,599
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Low light lens

$3,995
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Zeiss 85mm f/2 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 85mm f/2 ZM Leica-m

Low light lens

$3,350
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 85mm f/2 ZM Leica-m vs the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 85mm f/2 ZM Leica-m vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G 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

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Min focal length Better wide angle
Weight Lighter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$499
Magnification Much more magnification
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Sony-alpha vs the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

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