Canon EOS 90Dvs NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
From £849
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
From £699
Best for Portraits & professional headshots
View NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts — Canon EOS 90D (2019): The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.
Portraits & Professional Headshots — NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S: Optically, this is one of the finest 85mm lenses you can buy at any price. The Z-mount's large diameter allows Nikon's designers to create glass that outperforms many f/1.4 lenses from competing systems. If you own a Z-mount body and shoot portraits, this lens is the answer.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
- You're invested in Canon EF DSLR lenses and don't want to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sports and prefer an optical viewfinder
- You want a mid-range DSLR upgrade without going mirrorless
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
- Nikon Z-mount portrait and wedding photographers
- Professional headshot photographers who demand the sharpest results
- Video creators shooting interviews or narrative content
- Photographers upgrading from DSLR 85mm glass to the Z system
Quick take: The nikkor z 85mm f/1.8 s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £699 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | — |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | Compatible with all Nikon Z-mount cameras |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Stepping motor (STM) — near-silent for stills and video |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | — |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | — |
| Weight | 701g body only | 470g |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 75mm × 99mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | — |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | — |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame and APS-C compatible) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | — |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | — |
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