NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Mirrorless Camera Lens JMA301DA

Nikon's long awaited 85/1.8 prime for the Z-series is finally shipping and I'm happy to report it's been worth the wait. Design and build are as expected based on the existing f/1.8 series primes, which is to say relatively light and compact in a decent, if unremarkable, composite casing. AF is fast and accurate and the lens balances very nicely on my Z7. Image quality, as hoped, excels. The lens is tack sharp wide open right across frame. On testing, I can detect a very slight bump in sharpness at f/2.8 in the extreme corners on a planar subject (brick wall). But this is only detectable by making painstaking comparisons at the pixel level. You would never notice it in real world shooting. Simply choose your aperture, focus on any part of the frame at any distance and prepare to be amazed. It's all here. Biting (but not clinical) sharpness from wide open. Exquisite detail at the plane of focus. Beautiful creamy background blur. Smooth transitions. And exceptional colour purity, which is probably down to the remarkable lack of colour fringing, even on out-of-focus highlights. It all adds up to 'that look' which only the best short telephoto lenses have: that beguiling combination of sharp details and glowing highlights against a soft wash of colour, all balanced in perfect harmony. The lens is just as well behaved on stopping down. Depth of field simply increases, untroubled as far as I can tell by any significant focus shift or field curvature, just as you expect and just as you want. No unpleasant surprises. Complaints? If pushed, I would say it doesn't focus quite as close I would like but, in fairness, that's true of every 85mm prime I've ever used. It's just how it is. Some will say it should have been f/1.4. Not me. Not when it's half the size and weight of those 'hero' lenses. Not when the rendering is this good. I pair mine with the equally exceptional 14-30/4 zoom, which on my Z7 makes for a fantastic two lens kit for travel and backpacking. Highly recommended.

This lens is capable of amazing results. As it is a fast lens, the bokeh is very buttery and the subject will be razor sharp. Learn to use the lens, and you will be able to reap the amazing reward's. Be patient and the results will be astonishing

This must be the ideal portrait lens. Near-perfect optical performance, light and fast to focus. Well-timed too to make the best of the new features of the V3.00 firmware release for Z6 and Z7 bodies. It's exactly what it says it is and you couldn't ask for more!

just received at the unbelievable price and delivered on time to me personally

A great prime lens, for a reasonable price (compared to the zoom lenses). I like the f1.8 aperture, which makes this such a fast lens. I’ve had great results using it indoors for candid portraits.

This lens is bitingly sharp. Colour and contrast are excellent, chromatic aberration is negligible. It is excellent for portraits and as a mid range lens for general photography. I was not disappointed with it.

An outstanding optical performance coupled to a fast and accurate focus. The case for the Nikon Z cameras is made by their new lenses, and this is one compelling argument. Love it.

I am really happy with this lens, it has upped the quality of my portrait photography. Feels good quality as you would expect from a Nikon Lena.

I’ve been very happy with this lens. The sharpness is excellent, autofocus is fast and reliable, and the background blur is beautiful and creamy. I use it not only for portraits, but also for fine-art detail work, and it renders subjects with a soft, elegant separation that makes images feel almost three-dimensional. My attached photo shows how beautifully it handles glass, reflections, and depth. Build quality feels solid, and the f/1.8 is plenty fast for low light. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a versatile prime lens.

Excellent lens. Fast and Low light, feel small and bit short than my 85 1.4g. Quality is excellent. 85 1.4g is much bokeh because of 1.4 but almost same in the naked eye. The only thing i like is there are no purple pringing in the backlit not like 85 1.4g. So if u have existing 1.4 and purple pringing is not an issue to you, no need to buy.

Excellent portrait lens which I reach for over and over. I've captured stunning images with this lens on a Z5 and then my upgrade - a Z8. Essential piece of kit for any Nikon Z Portrait shooters. Highly recommended.

Essa lente é muito boa , as fotos estão maravilhosas ! O vendedor foi muito rápido e o produto chegou perfeito

Excellent for portrait