Nikon Announces NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens for Mirrorless Cameras

Nikon Announces NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens for Mirrorless Cameras

Today, Nikon has announced the latest addition to their mirrorless lineup, the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S. The lens offers a popular focal length at a relatively affordable price. Check out its specs here.

The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S is the latest lens for the company's Z mount, bringing the popular portrait focal length to the mirrorless system. Nikon claims the lens benefits from the wider and shallower Z mount, which allows for better edge sharpness even at the widest apertures. It also features nine rounded aperture blades, 12 elements in 8 groups (including 2 ED elements to minimize aberrations), Nano Crystal Coating to reduce ghosting and flares, silent autofocus and minimal focus breathing for video shooters, and a customizable control ring. The lens also features dust and moisture resistance and a Multi-Focus System for better resolving power near the minimum focus distance. 

The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S is expected to be available in September of this year with a suggested price of $799, making it a potentially great, relatively affordable option for mirrorless shooters. 

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Very happy with my Nikon 84 1.4 on the FTZ right now, still looking forward to trying this one though.

Everyone bitching how it's not a "pro" lens because it's not an f/1.4 to commence in 3, 2...

I think it's good to give people options. Not everyone is a "pro". Commence hate on this comment in 3, 2...

Nah, that's DPReview. The armchair experts are all busy hating the look of the lens.

Damn you, I read this comment then headed over to DPreview, I now can’t un-see the comments... what a disgraceful community.