Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S : Specifications and Opinions

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 849 €;

53 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 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.

Specifications
Focal lenght	85 mm
Angle of view	28.5°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/1.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	12 elements in 8 groups
Min. focus distance	0.80 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.12x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	67 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	470 g
Dimensions	75 x 99 mm
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Nonno Baker

sent on 10 Aprile 2026

Pros: Everything, including the price.

Cons: Become irreplaceable

Opinion: Taken about a year ago I immediately appreciated the sharpness since TA where I find only a slight vignetting. For the rest, there is a substantial absence of any problem. Of the Zeiss 85 1.8 that I used before, on Sony, I don't regret anything except the blur that was a bit more progressive and less creamy. I use it mainly for portraiture and outdoor fashion where I think it gives its best allowing use in the 1.8/2.5 range with maximum quality results. In the studio its usefulness remains but since I generally use flash and closed apertures the differences with decidedly cheaper lenses are thinner because now in the 3.5/9 range the lenses are all fine. Highly recommended if you love maximum openings.

Alex_premoli_

sent on 10 Gennaio 2025

Pros: BOKEH, COLOUR RENDERING

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 removed more than one 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 it has 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: 7,5/7+

Aladino56

sent on 08 Giugno 2024

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.

Maxdemian74

sent on 11 Febbraio 2024

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?

Apeschi

sent on 22 Marzo 2022

Pros: Great goal. Great blurry.

Cons: Nobody

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.

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