Zeiss
Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
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Tokina
100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

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differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Nikon-f captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Slightly better wide angle 85 mm vs 100 mm
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 Around 20% better wide angle
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 Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Cheaper $489.00 vs $1,283.00
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 The best price we've seen is $794 cheaper (2.6x less)
Slightly better telephoto 100 mm vs 85 mm
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 Around 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
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 portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$499
Aperture 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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Focus motor 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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Magnification Has worse macro
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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Magnification Has worse macro
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 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

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

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$879
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

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

Macro lens

$479
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED

Macro lens

$499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f
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
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR vs the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

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