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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:

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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 designated grade of NIKKOR Z lenses that adheres to a new benchmark in optical performance, creating new definitions of design principles and quality control
• Achieves the three-dimensional appearance so vital to portrait photography with natural bokeh that gradually increases as the distance from the focal plane increases
• Images that are sharp and clear all the way to the extreme edges of the frame stand in conspicuous contrast to the smooth and beautiful bokeh, which the lens is also capable of
• A multi-focusing system that dramatically reduces aberrations for excellent imaging performance at any focus distance, including close distances
• Adoption of two ED glass elements provides effective compensation for axial chromatic aberration
• Acquisition of an abundance of peripheral light enables worry-free shooting at maximum aperture with a slight and gradual drop in light volume
• Nano Crystal Coat, Nikon’s exclusive anti-reflection coating technology, effectively reduces ghost and flare for sharp and clear images
• Effective suppression of sagittal coma flare* for superior point image reproduction characteristics beginning at maximum aperture
• A control ring that demonstrates superior operability with quiet and smooth operation
• Adoption of stepping motor (STM) enables fast, quiet, and accurate AF drive for both still-image shooting and movie recording
• Quiet and smooth aperture control optimized for movie recording minimizes flicker
• Designed with consideration given to dust- and drip-resistant capability with sealing throughout
• An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism enables extremely precise aperture control

Nikkor Z lenses size comparison:

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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 lens is now officially announced:

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

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

Here is the latest Nikkor Z mirrorless lens roadmap:

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