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Certified Keeper Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S
86 PixelMeter Score 22 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Well-controlled chromatic aberration and flare
  • Outstanding sharpness and contrast across the entire frame
  • Robust, weather-sealed construction
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus performance
  • Smooth, high-quality bokeh rendering
Cons Cons
  • High price relative to alternatives
  • Significant focus breathing issues
  • Lack of image stabilization
  • Pronounced focus shift when stopping down
  • Softness in extreme corners at infinity

Launch price Launch price $799.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 85mm f/1.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon Z · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 80 cm (0.12x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weight & size Weight & size 470g (1 lb 0.6 oz) · 75 x 99 mm (2.95 x 3.90 in)

Announcement date Announcement date July 31, 2019
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $799.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon Z
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series S-Line

Elements Elements 12
Groups Groups 8

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 85mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 85mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 28° - 30°

Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 80 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.12x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 470g (1 lb 0.6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 75mm (2.95 in)
Length Length 99mm (3.90 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing