The new Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S mirrorless lens compared to the 85mm f/1.8 and f/1.4 DSLR versions


The new Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S mirrorless lens compared to the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G and Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G DSLR lenses:

Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S MTF chart

Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S MTF chart

Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G MTF chart

Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G MTF chart

Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G MTF chart

Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G MTF chart

Specifications comparison of all three Nikkor 85mm lenses is next:

Nikkor 85mm f/1.8GNikkor 85mm f/1.4GNikkor 85mm f/1.8S
Focal length
85 mm85mm85 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.8f/1.4f/ 1.8
Minimum aperture
f/16f/16f/ 16
Lens construction
9 elements in 9 groups10 elements in 9 groups
Nano Crystal Coat
12 elements in 8 groups
2 ED elements
Nano Crystal Coat)
Angle of view
FX: 28 °30′
DX: 18 °50′
FX: 28° 30′
DX: 18° 50′
FX: 28° 30′
DX: 18° 50′
Focusing
Silent Wave Motor AF
Internal focusing
Auto, Manual
Silent Wave Motor
Internal focusing
Auto, Manual
STM (stepping motor)
Internal focusing
Auto, Manual
Minimum focus distance
0.8 m0.85 m0.8 m
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.124x0.12x0.12x
No. of diaphragm blades
799
Filter-attachment size
67 mm77 mm67 mm
Dimensions
80 x 73 mm86.5 x 84 mm75 x 99 mm
Weight
Approx. 350 gApprox. 595 gApprox. 470 g
Price
$427$1,447$797

The new Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens is now available for pre-order at: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX | Park Camera | Calumet.

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