Canon EOS R3vs NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
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 & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
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 R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
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 R3 (2021) | NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | — |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | Compatible with all Nikon Z-mount cameras |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Stepping motor (STM) — near-silent for stills and video |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | — |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | — |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 470g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 75mm × 99mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | — |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | — |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame and APS-C compatible) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | — |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | — |
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