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Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S — Prime/Zoom
Nikon

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S

Prime/Zoom

88
/ 100
From $799
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 Z 85mm f/1.8 S 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 Z 85mm f/1.8 S if…

  • ✓Fast aperture
  • ✓Quiet autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed (most)

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 88).

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 86).

Value for money

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,599).

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S 88
vs
92 Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Score breakdown

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S
88
sharpness 88
af 86
build 88
value 85
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 Z 85mm f/1.8 S versus Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR — full spec comparison
Spec Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S

Pros
  • +Fast aperture
  • +Quiet autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Weight varies
  • −Price scales with quality

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 Z 85mm f/1.8 S vs Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

Which is better, Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S 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 Z 85mm f/1.8 S worth the price? +

At $799, Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sharpness.

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 Z 85mm f/1.8 S 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 Z 85mm f/1.8 S 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 88). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for sharpness, Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S 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.