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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens for Nikon Z, Bundle with 67mm Filter Kit, Soft Lens Case, Lens Cleaner, Cleaning Kit, Universal Lens Cap Tether

SKU: NKZ8518EK MFR: 20090 EK
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  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens
    Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens
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  • ProOptic 67mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit
    ProOptic 67mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit
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  • Slinger Soft Lens Case Medium, 6.5" High x 86mm Diameter, Black
    Slinger Soft Lens Case Medium, 6.5" High x 86mm Diameter, Black
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning portraits with the NIKKOR Z 85mm lens's beautiful bokeh effect.
  • Experience exceptional sharpness and clarity with this prime lens' advanced optics.
  • The fast f/1.8 aperture excels in low light, perfect for evening events and indoor shots.
  • Benefit from the silent autofocus, ideal for discreet street photography and video recording.
  • Enjoy a weather-sealed design, ensuring reliable performance in various conditions.
  • This lightweight and compact 85mm lens is great for travel and on-the-go shooting.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?JOHN M : For portraits.JERRY H : for portrait type photosBARBARA W : Very good deal on an excellent lens with a few nice extras.HALUK E : Affordable portrait lenseVANCE K : It's a Nikon 1.8NOEL MARIANO C : awesome native z lens deal for portraits good for my z5 full-frame

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Review Summary

2025-05-21T03:01:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Crisp images. Great price . Not heavy at all. Great product

CESAR J.

2025-01-02T18:05:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon z85mm f1.8s lens

Second sharpest lens I've ever used, surpassed only by the z50mm f1.8s lens. Great for portraiture and landscape. Beautiful bokeh, no noticeable aberration or falloff. A pleasure to use on the z9.

Larry C.

2024-10-30T10:45:56

Rated 5 out of 5

It won't disappoint

Smooth and fast. Just like an Adorama purchase

GREG G.

2024-05-24T07:30:35

Rated 5 out of 5

A Perfect Match.

I'm thrilled with this lens! The images turn out looking beautiful, sharp and vibrant. Very quiet and quick on any mode. The weight of it is easy enough to carry around with my Z 6II.

Jose E.

2023-12-20T01:57:48

Rated 5 out of 5

The 85mm I've Owned.

Sharp and quick focusing, this lens excels in both sports and portraiture.

David W.

2023-10-16T18:24:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Another Great Z Lens

Headshots are a large part of my business and since transitioning into the Z system I was excited to get the 85mm 1.8 S lens and it did not disappoint. I have never experienced a lens so ridiculously sharp at the widest aperture. That kind of sharpness against the beautiful smooth bokeh is magic. For a lens that performs this well and is compact, light weight and reasonably priced makes it a must have.

Michael P.

2023-06-04T14:06:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic lens!

One of my favorite all time lenses! I definitely recommend this. Light weight and gorgeous quality.

Michael F.

2023-05-14T15:59:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome

So good and sharp works seamlessly with my nikon z7ii

GLADYS F.

2023-05-14T06:34:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens! Sharp and excellent images!

Great Lens! Moving from DSLR to a mix of Mirrorless/DSLR and bought this to replace my Nikon 85 1.8D. The 1.8D had been perhaps my sharpest lens on my D800, but this lens on my Z's is an improvement in all areas. Sharpness is outstanding edge to edge and distortion and vignetting are minimal or non existent. I us these 85's for portraits and for photographing art work. Portraits with the Z 85 f/1.8 S are almost too sharp;) For art work it is fantastic!

Greg P.

2023-03-08T09:12:09

Rated 5 out of 5

The best portrait lens by a mile.

The best lens I've ever used and/or purchased. Tack sharp, auto focus is super snappy on my Z6II. A great case for buying all Nikon z-mount glass until further notice.

MAX W.

2023-02-22T02:51:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing piece of glass.

Excellent and very sharp lens for portraiture :) I fully recommend it to any portrait photographer.

Haris D.

2023-02-11T19:21:52

Rated 5 out of 5

A Must Have for Portraiture

This is a solid lens for portraits for a reasonable price, considering it falls into Nikon's S line of lenses. The bokeh is outstanding, and the focus is razor sharp if used properly. Eventually I may upgrade to the 85mm f1.2, since I bought this right before it was announced. But in the meantime, I'm more than happy to use this one on shoots.

Brandon B.

2023-02-05T08:04:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Ett väldigt skarpt och gediget byggt objektiv.

Conny H.

2023-01-28T12:54:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Buy it

I bought this lens a while ago and it hasn't left my camera sense. I'm obsessed with the sharpness; the bokeh, the quick auto focus. It's a wonderful lens and I couldn't recommend it more than I do 10/10

SAMANTHA C.

2022-12-22T05:08:59

Rated 5 out of 5

My favorite lens for single person portraits.

This is my new baby. It is by far my favorite lens if I am photographing a singular person. The bokeh is phenomenal with that wide aperture. The lens itself is small enough and light enough to take on those fast photoshoots when you're running around downtown and have to move out of the street quick. I love it! Another great tool to keep in your camera bag!

Bri L.

2022-11-29T09:56:52

Rated 5 out of 5

A fast lens with all of the Nikon quality of image I have come to expect.

I love the 85 mm focal length and with the Z lens I don't have to fuss with the FTZ adapter to get the shots that I want. Adorama always makes the shopping easy. Too easy sometimes :-)

SCOTT M.

2022-10-17T12:10:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon Still #1 for me!!

Awesome lens!!

Tanyka L.

2022-07-11T16:46:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Extremely sharp

Great lens extremely sharp Got it within two days

JAMES R.

2022-07-06T08:32:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Great 85mm!

Fantastic 85mm lens!

Brandon P.

2022-07-06T08:31:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Versatile and Sharp

A VERY sharp lens, perfect for portraits, shoots with a nice smooth bokeh. It's fairly lightweight and would make a great lens for events photography.

Brandon P.

2022-05-09T08:27:02

Rated 5 out of 5

If you shoot an 85, this one is perfect.

Best 85 I've owned.

ERIC S.

2022-04-29T10:55:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Must have

Sharp and great for portraits

JOSHUA P.

2022-04-15T09:02:28

Rated 5 out of 5

FAST with z6ii

i upgraded my 2nd camera to z6ii and couldn't of made a better decision to add the 85mm Z mount. FAST and beautiful bokeh.

MIRANDA S.

2022-04-15T09:01:14

Rated 5 out of 5

FAST with Z mount z6ii

i upgraded my 2nd camera to z6ii and couldn't of made a better decision to add the 85mm Z mount. FAST and beautiful bokeh.

MIRANDA S.

2022-04-03T08:36:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Great lens so far. One of my go to lenses for headshots.

MICHAEL T.

2022-03-17T08:41:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Portrait Lens for Z Series

This has become my new favorite lens!! It produces sharp images from edge to edge while also allowing for stunning bokeh. Not bulky or heavy. Perfect portrait lens!

Christina R.

2022-02-14T14:53:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens

Captures beautiful photos.

Ann M.

2022-02-14T14:52:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens

Love the 85mm Nikkor Z lens.

Ann M.

2021-12-22T07:40:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect Portrait Lens

I'm in love. Portraits are absolutely flawless with this lens. So happy I got this.

BETH T.

2021-12-22T07:39:39

Rated 5 out of 5

everything i wanted

Next level portraits. I'm in love.

BETH T.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm Specifications

  • Mount Type

    Nikon Z Mount

  • Focal Length

    85mm

  • Aperture

    Maximum: f/ 1.8
    Minimum: f/ 16

  • Format

    FX

  • Angle of View

    Maximum: 18 Degree 50' (DX-format)
    Maximum: 28 Degree 30' (FX-format)

  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio

    0.12x

  • Lens Elements

    12

  • Lens Groups

    8

  • Compatible Formats

    FX
    DX

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9

  • Nano Crystal Coat

    Yes

  • ED Glass Elements

    2

  • Super Integrated Coating

    Yes

  • Autofocus

    Yes

  • AF Actuator

    STM (stepping motor)

  • Internal Focusing

    Yes

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    2.62' (0.8m) from focal plane at all zoom positions

  • Focus Mode

    Autofocus
    Manual

  • Filter Size

    67mm

  • Accepts Filter Type

    Screw-in

  • Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. 3 x 3.9" (75 x 99mm)

  • Weight

    Approx. 16.6 oz (470g)

  • UPC Codes

    192223217805, 410000035412, 018208200900, 846431057417, 840014139958, 192223216723, 021331504401

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Designed For Use With:

  • Nikon Z 9
  • Nikon Z5
  • Nikon Z6
  • Nikon Z6 II
  • Nikon Z6III
  • Nikon Z7
  • Nikon Z7 II
  • Nikon Z f
  • Nikon Z8

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Nikon Z fc
  • Nikon Z30
  • Nikon Z50

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About Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm

FEATURED REVIEWS

Moved from a f/1.4 to this f/1.8 lens without looking back

By P.J O.

Like any professional wedding and family photographer, I've got war stories of my gear taking some serious damage. After damaging my old Nikkor 85mm f/1.4g lens beyond repair at a wedding, I was presented with a dilemma: repurchase that same lens, or buy the new Z-Series 85 f/1.8 S lens. The old F-mount 85mm lens produced some wonderful color and contrast, and the bokeh afforded by the an aperture of 1.4 was otherworldly. Though I hardly ever shot at 1.4 during daytime because there was so m...

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Beautiful lens for portraits and still life.

By gene w.

Beautiful lens for portraits and still life. Crystal clear edge to edge, even in low light. Fast focus. Perfect addition to your Nikon Z lens set. Also makes great omelettes and cleans the gutters with ease.

What sets the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens for Nikon Z apart is its fusion of optical innovation and artistic precision, all elevated by the groundbreaking advancements of the Z mount. This premium S-Line lens offers a flattering perspective, breathtaking resolution, and stunning bokeh, making it an ideal choice for photographers specializing in portraits, headshots, fashion, weddings, and street photography.

The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens is designed to capture the human form with lifelike accuracy and unwavering focus. It's a lens that will inspire and thrill, offering the highest quality in the expanding NIKKOR Z lens lineup. S-Line lenses are renowned for pushing Nikon's tradition of optical excellence and innovation to new heights, and this lens is no exception.

With superior performance, sophisticated features, and specialized technologies, this lens takes full advantage of the monumental Nikon Z mount while adhering to the strictest image quality and build standards. The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens captures the natural beauty of subjects, particularly the human face, with breathtaking clarity and sharpness.

The 85mm perspective is the sweet spot for portraits and fashion, rendering faces naturally and beautifully, free of distortion. The lens's extreme sharpness makes it particularly well-suited for capturing the subtlety and nuances of facial expressions and the emotions they convey.

The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens also features the Z series' outstanding Eye-AF, ensuring your portraits and headshots will have tack-sharp focus right where you want it - on the eyes of your subject. The nine rounded aperture blades give defocused points of light a soft, round consistent shape, creating beautifully blurred backgrounds that naturally direct your viewer's eyes to the main subject.

This lens is also great for video work in documentaries, interviews, B-roll footage, and more, thanks to its artistic qualities, natural perspective, quiet autofocus, and smooth aperture control. Use the customizable control ring to create smooth iris transitions, or let Auto Aperture Control adjust the iris during exposure changes.

This bundle also includes a 67mm filter kit, a soft lens case, a lens cleaner, a cleaning kit, and a universal lens cap tether, providing you with all the essentials for maintaining and protecting your lens.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm Features

  • The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S captures the human form in breathtaking clarity and sharpness
  • Edge-to-Edge Brightnes
  • Multi-Focus System
  • Customizable Control Ring
  • 9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning portraits with the NIKKOR Z 85mm lens's beautiful bokeh effect.
  • Experience exceptional sharpness and clarity with this prime lens' advanced optics.
  • The fast f/1.8 aperture excels in low light, perfect for evening events and indoor shots.
  • Benefit from the silent autofocus, ideal for discreet street photography and video recording.
  • Enjoy a weather-sealed design, ensuring reliable performance in various conditions.
  • This lightweight and compact 85mm lens is great for travel and on-the-go shooting.

What's in the box:

  • Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens
  • LC-67B 67mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap
  • LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap
  • HB-91 Lens Hood
  • CL-C1 Lens Case
  • Nikon 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • ProOptic 67mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit
  • Lens Cleaner
  • Cleaning Kit
  • Universal Lens Cap Tether
  • Adorama Slinger Soft Lens Case (Small)