Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens

Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens

Nikon has released several great portrait lenses for its mirrorless Z series cameras. The Nikon 50mm F1.2, 135mm F1.8 Plena, and this Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 are all suitable for demanding photographers and professional use.

What these lenses have in common is a very high maximum aperture, excellent image quality even at full aperture and, as a result, a fairly large size. The image quality is so close to flawless that it is almost worth choosing a focal length that you like. Some features such as the closest focusing distance and thus the highest magnification vary, so if you are taking close-ups of wedding rings, product photos or, for example, flower photos at dusk, this may affect your choice.

• Weight approximately 1.2kg and length 14cm
• All the latest coatings and a completely new optical structure
  
• Closest focusing distance 0.85m
• 11 rounded dimmer blades
• Programmable control ring for example, exposure adjustment directly from the lens
• L-FN programmable button
• Two STM focus motors
• S-series-level weatherproof construction

Paper-thin depth of field

The focal length of 85mm and the largest aperture of F1.2 mean a very short depth of field. The lens contains two STM focusing motors, and the focusing works precisely. With Nikon's new bodies, eye-focusing also works well, so in general, such a bright optic can also be used with moving subjects and when shooting handheld.

Image errors are minimized and the lens can be used in various special situations such as backlighting without any worries, which is also helped by the included high-coverage lens hood. Nikon's latest Arneo coating technology is used, this has been added to certain lenses in addition to the more traditional Nano coating. The coatings eliminate reflections from different angles and therefore work well together.

The focus ring is large and has a very good feel, making it suitable for precise work.   The control ring allows you to adjust exposure, for example, and there is also a programmable Fn button on the side of the lens.

The lens is weather and dust-protected in several places, and the outer lens element is coated with a fluoride coating that repels dirt and makes cleaning easier.

Specifications:

• Compatibility: Nikon Z mount
• Focal length: 85mm
• Aperture: F1.2 (minimum F16)
• Closest focusing distance: 85cm (maximum magnification 0.11X)
• Optical construction: 15 elements in 10 groups, 11 rounded diaphragm blades
• Fixed but rotatable tripod collar
• Filter thread: 82mm
• Size: 102.5 x 141.5mm
  
• Weight: 1160g

• Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens
• LC-82B Lens Cap
• Nikon LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
• Nikon HB-N106 Lens Hood
• CL-C2 Lens Case storage bag