Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon continues to develop its mirrorless Z system with the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens. This fast prime portrait lens (designed for FX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras) features an f/1.8 maximum aperture, which offers superior control over depth of field while also making it possible to work under difficult lighting conditions. It has eye detection autofocus, ultra-quiet focus motors, a control ring, and minimized focus breathing. These features make it a suitable lens for portraits, headshots, and videos. The NIKKOR S Lens also has two extra-low dispersion elements for reducing color fringing and chromatic aberrations, enabling better clarity and color rendering in your pictures. Its nine rounded aperture blades give defocused points a consistent and rounded shape, rendering pleasing bokeh. The lens elements have a Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coating to reduce lens flare and ghosting. The NIKKOR S Lens also has a specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism for better exposure control stability and a dust- and moisture-resistant body. Superior control, efficient operability, and a robust build make the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens a must-have for photographers and videographers alike.
ALC: Nikon Reveals the NIKKOR Z 85mm F/1.8 S Lens for the Mirrorless Z System
Nikon just added a brand new member to its mirrorless Z system. This morning, the company revealed a new lens — the NIKKOR Z 85MM F/1.8 S — a fast prime portrait lens that will become a staple for headshot, fashion, wedding, and event photographers.
“The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens is so sharp, yet the background blur is so natural; the incredible detail captured.
S-Line: NIKKOR quality at its absolute best.
At the top of the ever-expanding NIKKOR Z lens lineup, S-Line lenses push Nikon’s tradition of optical excellence and innovation to unprecedented new heights. Superior performance and resolution. Sophisticated features and operability. Specialized technologies and reliability enhancements. All while taking full advantage of the monumental Nikon Z mount and adhering to the strictest image quality and build standards.
Pure Natural Beauty
Few subjects showcase the strengths and shortcomings of a lens more clearly than the human face. Our eyes are so adept at detecting focus issues, facial shape distortion, unnatural skin tone—nearly any imperfection. The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S captures the human form in breathtaking clarity and sharpness.
Flattering Perspective
The shape of a face is greatly affected by focal length. The Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens perspective is within the sweet spot for portraits and fashion, rendering faces naturally and beautifully, free of distortion.
Eye-Detection AF
Z series’ outstanding Eye-AF and the Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens extreme sharpness ensure your portraits and headshots will have tack-sharp focus right where you want it—on the eyes of your subject.
Extreme Sharpness
The extreme sharpness and resolution of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens makes it particularly well suited for capturing the subtlety and nuances of facial expressions and the emotions they convey.
Dreamy Bokeh
Beautifully blurred backgrounds naturally, and sometimes dramatically, direct your viewer’s eyes to the main subject. The nine rounded aperture blades of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens give defocused points of light a soft, round consistent shape. Plus, the transition from tack-sharp foreground to dreamy background is smooth and natural.
Great for Documentaries, Interviews and More
The artistic qualities, natural perspective, quiet autofocus and smooth aperture control of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens make it outstanding for video work in documentaries, interviews, B-roll footage and anywhere you want to isolate your subject from the background. Use the customizable control ring to create smooth iris transitions, or let Auto Aperture Control adjust the iris during exposure changes.
Superior Optical Performance
Lifelike Accuracy
2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements correct chromatic aberrations (optical color defects). Nano Crystal Coat (N) virtually eliminates flare, ghosting and coma. Optical advancements of the Z mount and S-Line render point-light sources sharper than ever without the usual diamond-shaped distortion—perfect for nightscapes, starscapes and more.
Edge-to-Edge Brightness
One of the many advantages of the larger Z mount is its ability to retain even illumination, especially at the corners of the frame. This results in bright, even exposures with minimal vignetting.
Multi-Focus System
Finely detailed high resolution photography can sometimes be susceptible to lens aberrations, such as color fringing, especially at close ranges. The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S incorporates an all-new multi-focusing system, consisting of two AF drive units precisely synchronized to deliver fast, accurate autofocusing and drastically reduce aberrations.
Enhanced Build and Reliability
Customizable Control Ring
In addition to a dedicated manual focus ring, the control ring can be used for quiet aperture control (great for iris transitions during video recording or situations where complete silence is critical) or exposure compensation.
9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm
Produces stunning bokeh and stops down smoothly and evenly for consistent exposures at any frame rate.
Unwavering Autofocus
Powered by an ultra-quiet stepping motor and enhanced by the additional light gathered by the Z Mount, focusing is fast, silent and accurate. Great for stills; even better for video.
Dust and Drip Resistant
Extensively sealed to keep dust and moisture out, especially around all moving parts of the lens barrel, for worry-free durability.
Dual Detect 5 Axis VR
Uses the Z cameras’ superior in-camera image stabilization system for up to 5 stops* of pitch, roll, yaw, X and Y shake correction. Additional electronic VR (e-VR available) during video capture.
*Based on CIPA Standard
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