Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
Panasonic
72 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
Nikon
70 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Landscape
Macro
Budget
Street
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 14 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 14 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear AF Motor | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x | 1:6.25★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm0.006score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S0.003score per dollar
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm wins 2 specs while Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S wins 4.
