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Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G — Prime/zoom
Nikon

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Prime/zoom

88
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR wins by 4
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR — Prime/Zoom
Fujifilm

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Prime/Zoom

92
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lands at 88 and Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR at 92. That puts Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G if…

  • ✓Proven optical formula
  • ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • ✓Strong resale

Pick Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Compared on the build sub-score

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR leads on build (94 vs 90).

Sharpness

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR leads on sharpness (92 vs 88).

Autofocus

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR leads on af (91 vs 84).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G 88
vs
92 Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Score breakdown

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
88
sharpness 88
af 84
build 90
value 86
Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR
92
sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G versus Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR — full spec comparison
Spec Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Pros
  • +Proven optical formula
  • +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • +Strong resale
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Older AF motor on some
  • −Heavier than modern counterparts

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Which is better, Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G or Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR? +

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G worth the price? +

At $1,599, Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in build.

Is Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR worth the price? +

At $1,599, Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.

Does Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G or Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for build, Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G or Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR? +

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR — leads on build (94 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for sharpness, Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G or Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR? +

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR — leads on sharpness (92 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.