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 85mm f/1.8G MTF chart

Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G MTF chart

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

Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G Nikkor 85mm f/1.8S
Focal length
85 mm 85mm 85 mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.8 f/1.4 f/ 1.8
Minimum aperture
f/16 f/16 f/ 16
Lens construction
9 elements in 9 groups 10 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 m 0.85 m 0.8 m
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.124x 0.12x 0.12x
No. of diaphragm blades
7 9 9
Filter-attachment size
67 mm 77 mm 67 mm
Dimensions
80 x 73 mm 86.5 x 84 mm 75 x 99 mm
Weight
Approx. 350 g Approx. 595 g Approx. 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.