Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III lens for Nikon Z-mount reviews

By [NR] admin | Published: August 11, 2019

The first reviews of the Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III lens for Nikon Z-mount are in. The new lens is now in stock at Adorama, B&H, eBay and Amazon. Sample photos can be found here. The lens technical specifications are listed here.

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First hands-on review of the new Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S mirrorless lens

By [NR] admin | Published: August 8, 2019

Nikonland (Google translation) published their first hands-on review of the new Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens (warning: NSFW sample photo present in the review):

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First Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S hands-on video

By [NR] admin | Published: August 3, 2019

Ricci Talks published his first Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S hands-on video where he briefly compares the lens with the 85mm DSLR equivalent: I could not find any other reports on the latest Nikon Z lens. If you missed it, here is the official Nikon USA first impressions video:

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

By [NR] admin | Published: July 31, 2019

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

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The new Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens is now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: July 31, 2019

The new Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens is now available for pre-order: Adorama B&H Amazon WEX Park Camera Calumet Amazon lists the shipping date as September 5th:

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Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens officially unveiled

By [NR] admin | Published: July 31, 2019

Nikon officially unveiled their new Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S mirrorless lens (as previously reported): Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H | Amazon Price: $796.96 Shipping starts in September Sample photos Nikon USA lens listing Press release and additional pictures after the break MTF chart and lens design diagram: Primary lens features: A high-performance lens that is part of the S-Line, a newly […]

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Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens announcement confirmed, price: $796.95

By [NR] admin | Published: July 30, 2019
Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S mirrorless lens

Nokishita just confirmed what I have already been reporting: the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens will be announced this week. The US price will be $796.95. For comparison, the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 DSLR lens is almost half the price at $426.95. Stay tuned for the leaked pictures (or for the actual announcement). Update – the […]

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