Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens - ideal for getting creative.

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Elevated by advancements of the revolutionary Z mount, the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S is a premium S-Line lens that blends optical ingenuity and artistic nuance.

Flattering perspective. Breathtaking resolution. Stunning bokeh. Unwavering focus and lifelike accuracy compensation. This is an 85mm prime lens that will thrill and inspire those who shoot portraits, headshots, fashion, weddings, tight video shots, street photography or any situation that highlights the human form.

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.

The shape of a face is greatly affected by focal length. The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S’s 85mm perspective is within the sweet spot for portraits and fashion, rendering faces naturally and beautifully, free of distortion. Z series' outstanding Eye-AF and the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S’s extreme sharpness ensure your portraits and headshots will have tack-sharp focus right where you want it - on the eyes of your subject.

The extreme sharpness and resolution of the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S makes it particularly well suited for capturing the subtlety and nuances of facial expressions and the emotions they convey.

Beautifully blurred backgrounds naturally, and sometimes dramatically, direct your viewer’s eyes to the main subject. The nine rounded aperture blades of the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S give defocused points of light a soft, round consistent shape. Plus, the transition from tack-sharp foreground to dreamy background is smooth and natural.

• Depth: 115 MM
• The artistic qualities, natural perspective, quiet autofocus and smooth aperture control of the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S make it outstanding for video.
• Use the customizable control ring to create smooth iris transitions, or let Auto Aperture Control adjust the iris during exposure changes.
• 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements correct chromatic aberrations. 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.
• One of the many advantages of the larger Z mount is its ability to retain even illumination, especially at the corners of the frame.
• Finely detailed high resolution photography can sometimes be susceptible to lens aberrations, such as color fringing, especially at close ranges.
• In addition to a dedicated manual focus ring, the control ring can be used for quiet aperture control or exposure compensation.
• 9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm produces stunning bokeh and stops down smoothly and evenly for consistent exposures at any frame rate.
• Powered by an ultra-quiet stepping motor and enhanced by the additional light gathered by the Z Mount focusing is fast, silent and accurate.
• Extensively sealed to keep dust and moisture out, especially around all moving parts of the lens barrel, for worry-free durability.
• Height: 75 MM
• Width: 99 MM