IDEAL LENS FOR PORTRAITS DEVELOPED WITH INTENSIVE CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO ELABORATE BOKEH CHARACTERISTICS
Maximizing the advantages of the Nikon Z mount system, outstanding optical performance that can create exquisite bokeh characteristics is achieved. In contrast with elaborate bokeh, resolution perception at the focal plane is remarkably emphasized to enable the capture of impressive portraits. With overwhelming rendering capability that overturns the perception of f/1.8 lenses, image expression in both stills and movies is greatly enriched.

Taking the depiction in the out-of-focus area into consideration, coloring in the blurred area is carefully eliminated, and the edges of bokeh are smoothened. In addition, by realizing gradual alteration of the degree of bokeh from the focal plane, the subjects can be effectively emphasized with naturally blurred background. As a result, a dynamic sense of depth that cannot be achieved with smartphones is attained. By retaining sufficient peripheral illumination, circular bokeh with minimal optical vignetting is provided in the peripheral areas of the frame even at the maximum aperture. Each light source can be reproduced as a beautiful circular bokeh with clear and deep color.

Thanks to the superb imaging performance from close distances to infinity achieved via the adoption of a multi-focusing system, sharp resolution with minimal aberrations is enabled. Sharpness at the focal plane is noticeable even for a subject’s eyes and hair in contrast with elaborate bokeh, resulting in effectively emphasized subject.

OUTSTANDING OPTICAL PERFORMANCE THAT DELIVERS HIGH-QUALITY IMAGES IN DIVERSE SCENES
Peripheral illumination does not fall off drastically by receiving a sufficient light amount throughout the entire frame from the center, through middle areas, to the peripheral areas. Bright peripheral illumination can be retained even at the maximum aperture. This also contributes to creating soft and natural bokeh characteristics.

Via the employment of two ED glass elements, color bleeding that is likely to occur around the edges of subjects in high-contrast scenes is effectively compensated.

By effectively compensating sagittal coma flare from the maximum aperture, even small point images at the periphery are faithfully reproduced as point images. Enhancing point-image reproduction also results in higher resolution and better bokeh characteristics. By adopting Nano Crystal Coat, clear images with effectively reduced ghost and flare can be captured even in backlit portrait shooting with the sun behind the subject.

EASY-TO-OPERATE CONTROL RING TO WHICH VARIOUS FUNCTIONS CAN BE ASSIGNED
A control ring to which M/A, aperture or exposure compensation can be assigned using the camera is incorporated. Assigning functions to the control ring provides new, smooth operability without using the main command dial or sub-command dial. Also, the control ring can be operated even when the lens hood is reversely attached.

SUPERB MOVIE RECORDING PERFORMANCE WITH CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO OPERABILITY
Smooth and quiet adjustment of focus and exposure is enabled with comfortable operational feel of the click-less control ring. Also, smooth and stable aperture control delivers natural exposure changes to movies.

OTHER FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Dust- and drip-resistant capability* is achieved with sealing for various sections including movable parts of the lens barrel to prevent dust or water droplets from entering the body.

hanks to a diaphragm blade unit with driving mechanism employed on the lens body, the camera can accurately control aperture via electronic signals. This delivers stable aperture control (AE) constantly, even during continuous shooting.

S-LINE LENSES WITH NEW-DIMENSIONAL OPTICAL PERFORMANCE ACHIEVED WITH THE NIKON Z MOUNT
NIKKOR Z lenses are realized by combining the advantages of a large inner diameter and short flange focal distance thanks to the Z mount with the advanced optical technologies of NIKKOR lenses. The S-Line designation is reserved only for NIKKOR Z lenses that provide superior optical performance at a higher level. Every S-Line lens including the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S employs Nano Crystal Coat that is adopted for higher-class NIKKOR F lenses. Also, having cleared newly established standards in design principles and quality control that are even stricter than Nikon’s conventional standards, S-Line lenses deliver resolution, bokeh characteristics, point-image reproduction, image quality at maximum aperture and uniform product quality, all of which are superior to those assumed for conventional lenses of the equivalent specifications.

Product Specifications:
 Type: Nikon Z mount
 Format: FX/35mm
 Focal length: 85 mm
 Maximum aperture: f/ 1.8
 Minimum aperture: f/ 16
 Lens construction: 12 elements in 8 groups (including 2 ED elements and elements with Nano Crystal Coat)
 Angle of view: FX format: 28° 30′ DX format: 18° 50′
 Focusing system: Internal focusing system
 Minimum focus distance: 0.8 m from focal plane
 Number of diaphragm blades: 9 ( rounded diaphragm opening )
 Coating: Nano Crystal Coat
 Filter-attachment size: 67 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
 Focusing: Auto, Manual

Nikon Nikkor Z Mount f/1.8 s 85MM F/1.8 S Lens