Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro vs Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for portrait and low-light — 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	Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro	Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z
Focal length	56mm	85mm
Max aperture	f/1.4	f/1.4
Type	prime	prime
Coverage	APS-C	full-frame
Mount	Nikon Z	Nikon Z

Which should you buy?

the Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro (56mm) 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 Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor

Where to buy

Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM ProSee price on Amazon We could not find this one on Amazon US in Nikon Z — this button runs an Amazon search for it rather than opening a product page.

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro and the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z?
The Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro is 56mm f/1.4 prime, APS-C; the Samyang MF 85mm f/1.4 Z is 85mm f/1.4 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Do the Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro 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). Note the Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.

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