
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
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.
| Lens | Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S | Meike AF 85mm f1.8 Pro STM | Viltrox AF 85mm F1.8 II | AstrHori AF 85mm f/1.8 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Weight | 470 g | 390 g | 540 g | – |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 62 mm | 72 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 80 cm | 85 cm | 80 cm | 80 cm |
| Length | 99 mm | 90 mm | 92 mm | – |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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