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Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S Z Mount Review

Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • Weight: 470g / 1.03 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 75mm x 99mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.8m
  • Max Magnification: 0.12x
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Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Overview


Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Z Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitExcellent
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundFair
VloggingAverage
LandscapeFair
MacroPoor

Lenses in Nikon Z Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II Lens Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II
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35mm FF 484gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S is a member of Nikon's S-Line series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

S-Line Series Lenses in Nikon Z Mount
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Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S
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35mm FF 1160gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S
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35mm FF 3260gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S
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35mm FF 1245gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm F6.3 VR S
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35mm FF 2385gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
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35mm FF 2950gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR S
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35mm FF 1355gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
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35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
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35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S



Lens Mount

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.

Nikon Z8 with Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Lens Size
Nikon Z8 with the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Lens
Nikon Z30 with Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Lens Size
Nikon Z30 with the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Lens

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has a maximum diameter of 75mm and total length of 99mm. It weighs 470g / 16.6 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S and Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S (Nikon Z mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S vs Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S and the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S Size and Weight

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has a filter thread of 67mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S:

  • 67mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 67mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 67mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has a fixed focal length of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.



Weather Sealings

The Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.12x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.8m. 0.12x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II: 0.13x - (Compare)
  • Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S: 0.11x - (Compare)
  • Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF: 0.1x - (Compare)

Aperture

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has a max aperture of F1.8 and a minimum aperture of F16.

Optical Formula

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 8 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 ED elements + Nano Crystal
  • Super Integrated coatings

Lens Hood

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

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Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Lens Hood


Body Colour

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S is available in Black color.

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Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Attached to a camera

Popular Comparisons of Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
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35mm FF 630 g / 1.39 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S
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35mm FF 415 g / 0.91 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1,130 g / 2.49 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z Lens Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z
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35mm FF 740 g / 1.63 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S
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35mm FF 1,160 g / 2.55 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S
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35mm FF 1,090 g / 2.40 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
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35mm FF 630 g / 1.39 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S
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35mm FF 370 g / 0.81 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S Alternatives in Nikon Z Mount
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Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.2 S
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35mm FF 1160 g / 2.55 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
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35mm FF 630 g / 1.39 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO
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35mm FF 314 g / 0.69 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z Lens Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Z
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35mm FF 740 g / 1.63 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF Lens Viltrox 75mm f1.2 AF
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APS-C / DX 670 g / 1.47 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II Lens Viltrox AF 85mm f1.8 Z II
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35mm FF 484 g / 1.06 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Nikon Z
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.8
Min Aperture F16
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 12
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements 2 ED elements + Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.8m
Max Magnification 0.12X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter No
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 470g
Diameter 75mm
Length 99mm
Materials Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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