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The Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2019. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 867 €;
48 users have given it an average vote of 9.7 out of 10.
MOUNT
This lens is available with the following mounts:
Nikon Z: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Nikon Z.
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Cons:P R E Z Z O . . PRICE. (and opinion on sharpness)
Opinion:Pros: I bought and tried the lens the day it arrived, and was impressed by the bokeh and color rendition. However, I still prefer the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4 G for its soft and delicate colors. I decided to keep both; I will use this Z model especially in contexts such as fairs, where I think it is necessary to use the flash for indoor shots. I receive the accreditation directly from Eicma, Autoclassica and Verona motorbike and it may be that it goes several days, so I have come to the conclusion that I prefer to have less weight on my neck and back and for this I will use the Z compared to the G model, combined with FTZ and the SB-5000 flash. (p.s. the backpack is not empty, there is other equipment and weight). Cons: The weight is slightly higher than other 85mm f/1.8 lenses, but the real sore point remains the price, which I find excessive for a lens of that focal length and aperture. In particular, the cost of this lens is about 300 euros higher than the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8 G, which I consider an excellent alternative. In general, my opinion of the Nikon Z lenses of the S series has improved slightly, although I still consider the 50 z the worst of the line, I absolutely do not recommend that. Update: I tested it better and I removed almost a point (before I had given 8.5)... it lacks a bit of sharpness, I thought it had more, I noticed that in bright conditions with sun it works very well.. it has sharpness and I said to myself uaoo later I happened to use it on gray days and it struggles a bit in sharpness .. different models but I always shot close-ups, half-length and American shots. It may seem strange and/or impossible to you but much more sharpness in photos taken with the sun, for me the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8 G is almost a point higher. I will continue to keep the Z in my lens park for now. Paid Nital 734.39. Rating: 8-/7.5
Pros:Simply at a high level there are no discussions.
Cons:But really?
Opinion:I want to point out that comparing this lens to a Sigma I find it out of place as well as to other brands of different brightness, it is like saying that a 500 is slower than a Mercedes.... Having said that, my opinion on this lens is positive on everything, even on price and weight, finding it heavy for a few grams more in proportion to the yield seems absurd to me, also because those who have had the "lightest" version for reflex do not regret it, so I don't see the reason to report it as a con. I was able to shoot at 1/15 without the slightest choppy problem with both Z6II and Z8 so no regrets for the money spent.
Pros:Handy, engraved, easy to use. Creamy nuances and excellent yield.
Cons:It's not the F1.2, but it costs a third.
Opinion:In the past I've had the 85 1.8 AF-D and the 85 AF-S 1.4 G (and also the 105 1.4 E ED, but that's another story). I liked the first one a lot, the second one a lot less... So I moved on to the third one. In the Z world, the 85 1.8S is a virtually flawless lens, and combined with the autofocus of the ZF or Z8 it doesn't miss a beat! Each shot is three-dimensional, enjoyable, ready to use and with beautiful bokeh. Some say that it doesn't have much personality, remaining a bit "cold" in the colors and in the general rendering. I say that at the price of € 817.00 (with Nital guarantee) you can't get better, even taking into account the fairly small size and weight. Certainly the 1.2 is magical.... But at 3400,00€ what is not?
Opinion:It is certainly a very good goal. In the past I have always liked to have in my kit an 85mm that I used both on film and on the Nikon D800. I have an 85 f1.8 AFD with which I enjoyed playing using the full-aperture lens taking advantage of the very selective focus and blurring the rest. I missed a native 85mm Z. I must say that it is an excellent lens, pasty colors, soft blur as I remembered with the old and best historical nikkor. It seems to me much sharper than the AFD 85 version I have and definitely superior in everything. I am very satisfied especially for the quality of the colors and for the overall yield. Great bokeh. NB: I have never owned an f1.4 nor nikkor nor Sigma Art or other brands, so my judgment is relative to the previous AFD f1.8 that I own. I am therefore not able to make a comparison with other higher-end lenses, but this I must say that it is still a very good goal, one of the best (or perhaps the best) in my possession. It ranks, in my opinion, absolutely among the high-level objectives.
Opinion:I will be very brief. An optics that borders on perfection: honestly I have never had one of this level. No AC, creamy and progressive bokeh, sharp at TA. Really a great satisfaction to use it. Flaws: It is bulkier than other 85 1.8. As for the price, if you look at the quality of the optics I do not consider it high. Absolutely a must have for those who use the Nikon Z system.
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