TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 vs Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8Z DF DSM
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for portrait and budget — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 | Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8Z DF DSM |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 56mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | APS-C | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 (56mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8Z DF DSM (85mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8Z DF DSM covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8See price on Amazon
Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8Z DF DSMSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 and the Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8Z DF DSM?
The TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 is 56mm f/1.8 prime, APS-C; the Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8Z DF DSM is 85mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Do the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 and Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8Z DF DSM 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). Note the TTArtisan AF 56mm f/1.8 is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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