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Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S

Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus

Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S

Focal length
85 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
470 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
80 cm
Length
99 mm

At a Glance

This 85 mm short telephoto prime with an f/1.8 aperture belongs to the Nikon Z full frame system. It weighs 470 g and focuses down to 80 cm. The diaphragm is rounded, and the lens is dust and drip resistant. Portraits and events are the natural uses.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Events

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
85 mm
Max. focal length
85 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
12
Groups
8
Weight
470 g (1.04 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
80 cm (31.5 in)
Max. magnification
1:8.3 (0.12×)
Length
99 mm (3.9 in)
Diameter
75 mm (2.95 in)
Released
September 2019

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikonusa.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S fit?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

LensNikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 SMeike AF 85mm f1.8 Pro STMViltrox AF 85mm F1.8 IIAstrHori AF 85mm f/1.8 II
Focal length85 mm85 mm85 mm85 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/1.8f/1.8f/1.8
Weight470 g390 g540 g–
Filter diameter67 mm62 mm72 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance80 cm85 cm80 cm80 cm
Length99 mm90 mm92 mm–
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S: FAQ

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S has autofocus.

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S have image stabilization?

No, the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S weigh?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S weighs 470 g. It is 99 mm long with a diameter of 75 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S use?

The Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S is 80 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.

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