Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G vs Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZF.2 - Monture Nikon
Prices & availability
Specification comparison
Highlighted rows differ between the two models.
| Specification | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G | Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 50mm f/2 ZF.2 - Monture Nikon |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Mount | nikon-f | nikon-f |
| Optics | ||
| Focal (difference) | 85 mm | 50 mm |
| Aperture (difference) | f/1.8 | f/2.0 |
| Prime | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight (g) (difference) | 350,000 g | — |
Verdict
Pick Model A if you need a brighter f/1.8 aperture for low-light portraits and shallower depth of field at 85mm. Choose Model B if a 50mm focal length suits your framing better and you prefer Zeiss optical design, though you’ll sacrifice one stop of light and bokeh. Both cost the same, so the decision hinges solely on focal length and aperture needs.