Nikon welcomes a fast, standard portrait lens to the Nikon Z family. NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.The 8 S is a fast-focus lens that delivers crispness and high contrast throughout the frame. Whether you’re shooting stills or movies, this full-frame mirrorless lens lets you create portraits with stunning detail.
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From classic close-ups to nature portraits, from intimate environments to large events. Improved optical performance of the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1 lens.The 8 S delivers stunning results wherever you shoot. Sharpness throughout the frame is superior to anything you’ve seen before, even when shooting at the maximum aperture of f/1.8. Wonderful bokeh looks absolutely natural and flare is kept to a minimum, even in backlighting.
The lens offers fast focus. Thanks to Nikon’s new eye recognition capability in Nikon Z cameras, the lens automatically focuses on a person’s eyes, whether they’re among other people or not. Video enthusiasts can take advantage of the 85 mm focal length to highlight subjects and create movies with stunning shallow depth of field.
Dirk Jasper, product marketing manager for Nikon Europe, notes: “The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.The 8 S is an incredibly versatile lens. With its fast multi-directional focusing system and large maximum aperture, you don’t have to worry about difficult lighting conditions and are always ready to catch unexpected shooting opportunities. Whether you’re shooting at an event, in the studio or outdoors, you can create amazing and unique portraits.”.
Key features of the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
– The wide Nikon Z mount allows this lens to capture more light in all areas of the frame.
– A new level of optical performance: 12 elements in 8 groups, including 2 ultra-low dispersion ED glass elements and Nano Crystal Coat elements
– Superior image quality throughout the frame. Minimal focus distance: just 0.80 m.
– All moving parts of the lens are protected against dust and water droplets.
– Silent aperture control and virtually silent autofocus. “Focus breath” is virtually non-existent.
– Can be used for manual focus default , aperture control and exposure compensation.
Price and affordability
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S will go on sale in September 2019 for a recommended retail price of $800
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How does the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S by Nikon compare to other lenses when it comes to capturing portraits?
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