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Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S 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.
  • Diameter: 75mm
  • Length: 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 an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon Z mount cameras.

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.

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Lens Mount

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S is compatible with cameras that have Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Z30, Nikon Z9 and Nikon Z fc.

Focal Range

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S has a fixed focal lenght 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

Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S with a weather sealed camera body such as Nikon Z30, Nikon Z9 and Nikon Z fc.

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.

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.

Body Colour

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

Popular Comparisons of Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S

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

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Pros and Cons of Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S


PROs
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

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

Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S Alternatives in Nikon Z Mount
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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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