TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 vs Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z
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 75mm f/2 | Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 75mm | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/2 | f/1.4 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z opens wider (f/1.4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 (75mm) 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
Where to buy
TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2See price on Amazon
Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 ZSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 and the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z?
The TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 is 75mm f/2 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 TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 or the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z?
The Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2 of the other.
Do the TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2 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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