Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro vs 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8
Both are Nikon Z mount primes for portrait and telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro | 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85mm | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro opens wider (f/1.4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro (85mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 (135mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 ProSee price on Amazon
7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro and the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8?
The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro is 85mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame; the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 is 135mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Which is better in low light, the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro or the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8?
The Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.8 of the other.
Do the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro and 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 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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