Lens Comparison
Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (Nikon Z) vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
Key Differences
- Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (Nikon Z) has a better min focus distance (20 cm vs 80 cm).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/4).
- Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (Nikon Z) has a better weight (228g (8.0 oz) vs 470g (1.04 lb)).
- Laowa 14mm f/4 FF RL Zero-D (Nikon Z) has a better length (49mm vs 99mm).
- Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 14mm | 85mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 12 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 8 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | − | 28.5° – 28.5° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | Multi-focus Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | 80 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.07x | 0.12x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $799 | $799 |
| Filter Size | − | 67mm |
| Diameter | 68mm | 75mm |
| Length | 49mm | 99mm |
| Weight | 228g (8.0 oz) | 470g (1.04 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
