XF 35mm f/1.4 Rvs AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
Fujifilm
XF 35mm f/1.4 R (2012)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Street, documentary & everyday photography
View XF 35mm f/1.4 R
VS
Nikon
AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G (2012)
Starting from £429 new
Best for Portrait & wedding photography
View AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Everyday Photography — XF 35mm f/1.4 R (2012): The original XF legend — still the finest 35mm lens for Fujifilm shooters who prioritise rendering and character over autofocus speed.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G (2012): The portrait prime most Nikon DSLR shooters end up with — excellent sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and genuinely good value for a professional-quality result.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The xf 35mm f/1.4 r is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | XF 35mm f/1.4 R (2012) | AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £429 |
| Sensor | f/1.4 (max aperture) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | 28cm minimum focus distance | 80cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | DC coreless motor — not the fastest, but accurate; can be audible during video | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) — fast and near-silent with full-time manual override |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (relies on body VR if available) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 187g | 350g |
| Dimensions | 65mm diameter × 45.2mm length | 80mm diameter × 73mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (FX / DX) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | XF 35mm f/1.4 R | AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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