Samyang
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II
Prime/Zoom
88
/ 100
From $999
VS
Nikon
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Prime/Zoom
88
/ 100
From $849
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II lands at 88 and Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Pick Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S if…
- ✓Fast aperture
- ✓Quiet autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed (most)
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II 88
vs 88 Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Score breakdown
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II
88 sharpness 88
af 86
build 88
value 85
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
88 sharpness 88
af 86
build 88
value 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II | Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S |
|---|
Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II
Pros
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Pros
- +Fast aperture
- +Quiet autofocus
- +Weather-sealed (most)
Cons
- −Mount-specific
- −Weight varies
- −Price scales with quality
FAQ: Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II vs Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S
Which is better, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II worth the price? +
At $999, Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sharpness.
Is Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S worth the price? +
At $849, Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sharpness.
Does Samyang AF 85mm f/1.4 II or Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S 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.