Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S
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The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens is Nikon's portrait prime lens for the Z-mount mirrorless interchangeable lens camera system. Thanks to the shorter flange distance and the wider throat diameter of the Z-mount, the NIKKOR offers superior image quality compared to Nikon's F-mount equivalent offerings.
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What we found
Pros
- Bright f/1.8 aperture
- Compact design
- Sharp optics
- Easy-to-use autofocus system
Cons
- Eye AF could be better
What external reviewers found
External score 81%
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Good image stabilization
- Beautiful bokeh
- Compact design
Cons
- Only f/1.8
- No fluorine coating
- No manual focus ring
- Frequent focus breathing
- Lack of chromatic aberration
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External Reviews
cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 78% (normalized by Neofiliac)Nikon's first 85mm prime lens for their full-frame mirrorless Z cameras performs very well with regard to contrast, resolution, Bokeh, focus reliability, color aberrations, and coma. It produces sharp and contrasty images that are an excellent fit for the 45MP Z7 sensor. The new Z Nikkor focuses in around 0.7 sec from infinity to 0.99m (1:10 magnification), which is pretty fast – the Nikon 85mm f1.8G is equally fast (tested via FTZ adapter on the Nikon Z7)
Pros
- Sharp and contrasty images
- Stabilized focus ring
- Good image stabilization
Cons
- Frequent focus breathing
- No manual focus
digitaltrends[2]
Reviewer score 87% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Z 85mm f/1.8 S is the first true portrait lens for Nikon's year-old Z series. It delivers a shallow depth of field without breaking the bank — or your back. It has a very soft vignette that evenly fades in, gently drawing your attention toward the center of the frame.
Pros
- Beautiful bokeh
- Compact design
- Excellent autofocus
Cons
- Lack of chromatic aberration
- Only f/1.8
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S captures images with loads of detail and pleasingly soft backgrounds. The lens is able to focus as close as 2.6 feet (80cm) It's not good enough for macro shots of insect eyes or jewelry, but it can capture subjects at 1:8.3 life-size.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Compact design
- Automatic aperture adjustment
Cons
- No fluorine coating
- No manual focus ring
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