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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens (Nikon Z)

BH #NIZ8512 • MFR #20114
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens (Nikon Z)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/1.2 to f/16
  • Fast Aperture Portrait-Length Prime Lens
  • Multi-Focus System and Dual STM
  • Control Ring and Function Button
The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens from Nikon is an ultrafast short telephoto portrait lens for full-frame and APS-C/DX Z-Series mirrorless cameras. It achieves both superior rendering performance and large, beautiful bokeh, expanding possibilities for users capturing images of portraiture, weddings, maternity, high fashion, and boudoir photography.
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Overview

Classic View Portrait Lens with an Exotic Aperture
The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens from Nikon is an ultrafast short telephoto portrait lens for full-frame and APS-C/DX Z-Series mirrorless cameras. It achieves both superior rendering performance and large, beautiful bokeh, expanding possibilities for users capturing images of portraiture, weddings, maternity, high fashion, and boudoir photography.
Ultra-Fast f/1.2 Lens
  • Striking background separation
  • Paper-thin f/1.2 plane of focus
  • At f/2, point light sources transform into dreamlike orbs
  • Increased light gathering performance
  • Shoot in near darkness
Premium NIKKOR S-Line Performance
  • Super optics and advanced video features
  • Captures fine textures of skin, hair, and fabric
  • Professional build quality with premium weather sealing
2 Aspherical Elements plus 1 ED Element
  • Reduces aberrations
  • Minimizes coma
  • Corrects distortion
  • Optimum correction of chromatic aberrations
Multi-Focus System and Dual STM Motors
  • Decisive autofocus even when shooting at f/1.2
  • Dual STM motors for fast and precise focus
  • Quiet, high-speed, highly accurate autofocus
  • Superb imaging performance when working at close distances
  • Suppressed focus breathing
  • A/M Auto-Priority Manual Focus for easy transition to manual during AF operation
  • Eye-Detect AF compatible
  • Dramatic focus transitions when moving from one subject to another
Nano Crystal Coating
  • Virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections
  • Solves ghost effects caused by red light
  • Reduces ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally
Programmable Control Ring and L-Fn Shortcut Button
  • Default setting is to adjust manual focus
  • Functions can be user-programmed in camera body menu
  • Use ring to control aperture or exposure compensation
  • Program L-Fn for AF Lock, image tracking, or playback
  • Customize gear operation to suit your personal style
Weather Sealing
  • Suitable for excursions outdoors
  • Protected when shooting on location
  • Shoot landscapes in inclement environments
  • Take it anywhere with confidence
11-Bladed Rounded Aperture
  • Smooth image bokeh to maintains an even image description
  • Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism
  • Highly accurate electronic control
  • Use auto exposure during continuous shooting
UPC: 018208201143

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Specs

Focal Length
85mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/1.2
Minimum: f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
18° 50'
Minimum Focus Distance
33.46" / 0.85 m
Magnification
1:9.09 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.11x Magnification
Optical Design
15 Elements in 10 Groups
Aperture/Iris Blades
11, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
82 mm (Front)
Dimensions
4 x 5.6" / 102.5 x 141.5 mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight
2.6 lb / 1160 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.5 x 9.7 x 7.8"

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Reviews

Orders of magnitude better than expected

By joe
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-26

This lens produces images that puts every other lens I have or previously owned to shame. Head shots literally appear to be on a different plane than the background. I’ve never seen such a three dimensional quality to an image. The background bokeh is velvet. Color, sharpness and resolution are everything I could have hoped for. I never thought I’d find a lens that stood out like my Nikon 200 F/2... which I miss. This one is even more impressive. It also weighs far less than the older versions. Not by a little bit either. Huge difference. Buy it. I guarantee you’ll find a way to justify keeping it.

4 stars for plastic, 5 stars for sharpness

By Charles
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-24

I have been very happy with this lens. I use it for portraits, composite pictures and making Senior Banners. I have used it for some sports, but that is rare. Works great for Volleyball and Basketball, although I tend to shoot around f2.8 to f3.5 for sports. There are Gyms where wider apertures are needed, but have not shot in them yet. Focus is rather snappy. Not quite as fast as the Z 24-70 F2.8 II or the new Z 70-200 f2.8 II (it's really nice!), but quite good. I haven't had it in any conditions where it hunts for focus yet. Have been in concert environments taking crowd shots and the Z9 focus worked better than my ability to actually see eyes. This is a bigger diameter lens. But it actually feels good in the hand. It does have a good bit of composite material on the exterior. Lens feels solid though. It isn't the lightest lens but given this is an F1.2 it is lighter than I thought it was going to feel. If you shoot a lot with the current Z 70-200 F2.8 (V 1), you will love switching to this lens. I gave it 4 stars for the plastic around the lens, I would rather have metal (think Nikon 70-200 F2.8 F mount my tank lens). Image quality is phenomenal. Stopped down to F4-5.6 this has to be one of their sharpest lenses. And it really is quite sharp wide open as well. For sharpness I would give it 5 stars. Fun lens to walk around with as well.

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