Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.2 S
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| Maker | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Z-mount |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Prime |
| Focus drive | Stepping motors |
| Focal length | 85mm |
| Image format | FX (full frame) |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/1.2–16 |
| Close focus distance | 0.85m |
| Max. magnification | 1:9.1 |
| Diaphragm blades | 11 (rounded) |
| Construction | 15 elements in 10 groups |
| Features | |
| Lens-based stabilization |  No |
| Macro capable | No |
| Unique features | S-Line lens Nano Crystal Coat elements |
| Application | Portrait |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 141.5 mm |
| Diameter | 102.5 mm |
| Weight | 1160 g |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | HB-106 (bayonet) |
| Case | CL-C2 |
| Angle of view | |
| Diagonal | 28°30' (FX) 18°50' (DX) |
| History | |
| Introduction | February 2023 |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | $2799.95 USD (as of 2023) |
The Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.2 S is a full-frame short-telephoto prime lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
Introduction
[edit]On January 5, 2023, Nikon announced the development of the lens (besides the development of Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8 as well).[2] This lens was released on February 7, 2023.[3][4] The lens comes with a bayonet-type lens hood (HB-106).
The lens achieved a DXOMark score of 55, the highest score among all tested lenses as of December 2024 (on par with the Nikkor Z 58 mm f/0.95 S Noct and Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN Art for Sony E-mount).[5][6]
Features
[edit]- 85 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 127.5 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
- S-Line lens
- Autofocus using dual stepping motors (STM), focus-by-wire focus ring
- 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 ED glass and 2 aspherical lens elements and Nano Crystal Coat elements)
- 11-blade rounded diaphragm
- Internal focusing (IF lens)
- One customizable control ring at the back
- One customizable function button (L-Fn)
- A/M switch for autofocus/manual focus modes
Awards
[edit]The lens was awarded with the TIPA World Awards 2023 in category Best Portrait Lens,[7] the EISA Portrait Lens 2023-2024 award[8] and the Japan Institute of Design Promotion Good Design 2023 award.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S (S-Line) specifications". imaging.nikon.com. Nikon Corporation. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Nikon is developing the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a fast mid-telephoto prime lens, and the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8, a slim wide-angle prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system". Nikon Corporation. 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a fast mid-telephoto prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system". Nikon Corporation. 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Dulai, Shaminder (2023-02-07). "Nikon announces pair of Z-mount prime lenses: 85mm F1.2 S and 26mm F2.8 pancake lens". dpreview.com. DPReview. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Lenses Database - DXOMARK". www.dxomark.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
- ^ "Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm F1.2 S Lens test - dxomark". www.dxomark.com. 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Tipa World Awards 2023 - TIPA". tipa.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "2023-2024 EISA - Expert Imaging and Sound Association". eisa.eu. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Good Design Award (Japan Institute of Design Promotion)". nikon.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.