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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens

BH #NIZ8518 • MFR #20090
 168 reviews
Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens
Key Features
  • Z-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
  • Two Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings
Popular for portraiture, the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S from Nikon is a short-telephoto prime characterized by its flattering focal length and bright f/1.8 design. The maximum aperture strikes a balance between size, weight, and speed, offering suitable speed for working in difficult lighting yet remaining sleek enough for handheld use. In terms of optics, two extra-low dispersion elements are featured, and help to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve high clarity and color fidelity. Also, both Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings are used to suppress flare and ghosting for greater color fidelity and higher contrast.
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Overview

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Popular for portraiture, the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S from Nikon is a short-telephoto prime characterized by its flattering focal length and bright f/1.8 design. The maximum aperture strikes a balance between size, weight, and speed, offering suitable speed for working in difficult lighting yet remaining sleek enough for handheld use. In terms of optics, two extra-low dispersion elements are featured, and help to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve high clarity and color fidelity. Also, both Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings are used to suppress flare and ghosting for greater color fidelity and higher contrast.

Complementing the optical design, a multi-focus system, which employs two stepping motors, helps to realize impressively fast, accurate, and quiet focus performance, along with full-time manual focus override, to suit both stills and video needs. Additionally, a programmable control ring can be set for intuitive adjustment over a variety of camera and exposure settings.

Prime portrait-length lens is designed for FX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture suits working in difficult lighting conditions and also offers increased control over depth of field for isolating subjects and working with selective focus.
Two extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to produce greater clarity and color rendering.
A Nano Crystal Coat, along with a Super Integrated Coating, has been applied to lens elements to minimize surface and internal reflections for a marked reduction in lens flare and ghosting.
Multi-focus system incorporates two separate AF drive units, which are synchronized, to deliver especially fast and accurate focusing performance. This system uses stepping motors, which offer impressively smooth and quiet autofocus qualities, that are well-suited to both stills and video applications. Full-time manual focus override is also possible and an internal focusing design is used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus, but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation.
Specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism provides greater exposure control stability that is especially beneficial when working with fast continuous shooting rates.
Dust- and moisture-resistant lens barrel benefits the lens' use in inclement conditions.
UPC: 018208200900

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
85mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
28° 30'
Minimum Focus Distance
2.62' / 80 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.12x
Optical Design
12 Elements in 8 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.95 x 3.9" / 75 x 99 mm
Weight
1.03 lb / 470 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.755 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.5 x 5.6 x 4.6"

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Reviews

Close to a must-have lens

By Conrad
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-09-19

Already having the 105 MC I wasn't sure I really needed this. I bought it for narrower DOF based on some forum images. Really pleased. It's reasonably compact, incredibly sharp and focuses quickly and well (Z6). I think of it as a thing & people lens. If you have a thing or person that's of moderate size and not terribly distant, it will do a great job of isolating it from the background and giving almost a 3D look. No doubt it will do superb landscapes, but probably not much different than any similar focal length lens. My only complaint, and it's not this specific lens, is that Nikon decided to have different filter sizes for every lens I own. 67 mm for this, 82 mm for the 14-30 f/4, 62 mm for the 105 MC and 72 mm for the 24-70 f/4.

Terrific Images

By Timothy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-13

I am (for reference) an amateur. I may have more money than sense, but with a new upgraded camera (from an old Nikon D70 to a new Nikons Z 7ii), I wanted more being the package deal (the 24-70 zoom lens). This is so much better than I expected. It's hard to take a bad photo - at all. The Bokeh is very good, the speed of focus helps me with portraits of family, the ISO and f-stop allow amazing light gathering, as does the sensor. For example, at night, trying to learn how to photograph stars, I could see color in the trees in one screwed up photo I took. It's an adventure and I am so glad I bought it.

Few compromises for the price

By Doug
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-04-24

I have run about 50 shots through this lens and the shortcoming list is really small. There is some chromatic aberration that is easily fixed in an editor and the bokeh is a little odd. But for this kind of money the colors and contrast are fantastic, the weight is incredibly low, and the simplicity is second to none. If you want a portrait length lens that doesn't break the bank you will likely be quite happy.

Great Portrait Lens

By Salvador
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-29

Great Portrait Lens period! If the new model Nikon just came out with is too expensive, then this is the go to!

focusing my photo attention

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-19

I recently added the X 85mm f/1.8 S lens to my kit. Basically, I primarily wanted the wide aperture capability for both low light and selective focus with a slightly narrowed field of view, mounted on my Nikon Z7 camera. I am enjoying taking pictures in a range of situations, including gymnastics events, family photos, and landscapes.

Fast, sharp

By Scott
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-05

So far I'm liking the results I'm getting with this lens. It's fast, sharp and I'm getting great shots in low light situations.

Nice lens

By Muhammad M.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-07-17

The lens is very nice and sharp for the portrait. Love the kits!

Great Lens

By Leon
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-06-14

I have used the lens for photographing flowers. The lens is very sharp and the bokeh is very nice. The lens is built well.

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Anyone uses this lens in an indoor basketball situation? Is it fast in tracking with Z7?
Asked by: Harry
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens would be perfect for photographing an indoor basketball game. A bright aperture like the F1.8 will enable the Nikon Z7 to track at a fast speed.
Answered by: Lenny
Date published: 2021-10-22

When is this lens expected to be released?

When is this lens expected to be released?
Asked by: John
As of the time/date of this reply, we do not have an estimated arrival date from Nikon for the arrival of the the Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens. The best I can state is if you are sure you want to purchase the lens, I would go ahead and pre-order the lens, as all pre-orders will be shipped in the order in which they are received, and all pre-orders will be shipped before the lens will be listed as "In Stock" on our website or in our NYC Superstore. If you are not purchasing at this time, but simply prefer to be notified when the lens is in stock and available for purchase, you may click the white "Notify When In Stock" button on our website and enter your e-mail address, and we will e-mail you once the lens is in stock and available for purchase.
Answered by: Manzell
Date published: 2019-09-25

Where is the Z 85mm F/1.8 S made?

Where is the Z 85mm F/1.8 S made?
Asked by: Terrence
Mine is made in China
Answered by: Jack
Date published: 2019-10-25

Has anyone tested this with a Z TC 2.0? is so, ...

Has anyone tested this with a Z TC 2.0? is so, how did it perform?
Asked by: ReNae
Unfortunately the Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens is not compatible with the Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2x.
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2023-07-07

Can i use this on a d7200?

Can i use this on a d7200?
Asked by: Kim
No, mirrorless lenses are not compatible with dslr cameras, the other way around yes.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-10-22

Can this lens be used for macro photography?

Can this lens be used for macro photography?
Asked by: Maureen
This is not a macro lens but with extension tubes and or close up filters, it will certainly fit the bill.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-08-11

Does this lens come with a lens hood? Thanks

Does this lens come with a lens hood? Thanks
Asked by: Allen
Yes.
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2020-01-22

Does this lens suffer from focus breathing? If ...

Does this lens suffer from focus breathing? If so, is it noticeable for video?
Asked by: Ravi Kumar
In Davinci Resolve, I believe you can use the Stabilize" function to correct Focus Breathing.
Answered by: Rajnesh
Date published: 2023-06-10
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