Battle of 85/1.4s: Nikon AF-S G vs. Zeiss ZF.2

[ZoranC]

I might be in market for one. I am wondering did anybody compare them side by side and what are results?

 

[Domdog31]

Sure one has AF and one doesn't !!!

 

[ZoranC]

Sure one has AF and one doesn't !!!

And that's where things within your domain ended?

 

[ZoranC]

The most comprehensive test was published at diglloyd's site, but he used the 85 1.4D - the G-version did not exist at that time. the 3rd lenshe used was the famous Canon 85 1.2.
other reviews can be found at dpdreview.com and on DxO labs there are individual comparisons with different bodies possible.

From my personal pow, I like the Zeiss more than the Nikkors, but not from a ridicolous "point of sharpness view" but because of the colour rendition.

Thank you! I might have to re-subscribe to Lloyd's site if he added data for G, and thank you for reminding me that DXOmark now does lens tests.

Do you happen to have illustration of difference in rendition between Nikon and Zeiss?

 

[Thorsten]

There was also mention of focus shift in his review of the ZF85, so if you shoot stopped down it may be an issue. I don't have any experience with this lens, though.

 

[ZoranC]

There was also mention of focus shift in his review of the ZF85, so if you shoot stopped down it may be an issue. I don't have any experience with this lens, though.

Thank you!