Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct vs Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for low-light and portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Spec	Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct	Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z
Focal length	58mm	85mm
Max aperture	f/0.95	f/1.4
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	full-frame	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct opens wider (f/0.95) — brighter in low light and more background blur
the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct (58mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z (85mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z is third-party — usually the value pick

Where to buy

Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S (Noct) | Exotic Aperture Professional f/0.95 Low-Light Prime Lens for Z Series mirrorless C

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Samyang SYZ85 85mm F1.4 High-Speed Telephoto Lens, Nikon Z

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct and the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is 58mm f/0.95 prime, full-frame; the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z is 85mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Which is better in low light, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct or the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct — its f/0.95 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.4 of the other.

Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct and Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).

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