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London, United Kingdom, 31st July 2019 : Nikon today welcomes a bright new standard portrait lens to the Nikon Z family – the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S. The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S is a fast-focusing lens that delivers incredible detail throughout the frame. Whether shooting stills or video, this full-frame mirrorless lens lets photographers portray subjects with astonishing clarity.

From classic head-and-shoulder shots to environmental portraits, intimate settings to big events,the advanced optical performance of the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S enables stunning results in any location. Edge-to-edge sharpness is superb - even when shooting at the widest aperture of f/1.8. Bokeh is beautifully natural-looking and lens flare is effectively countered even in backlit situations.

Focusing is also incredibly fast, and the new Eye-Detection feature of the Nikon Z cameras can lock onto a subject’s eye whether they’re alone or a face in a crowd. Movie shooters can utilise the 85mm focal length to isolate subjects, and shoot video footage with stunning shallow depth of field.

Summary of key features

NIKKOR Z: designed around the wide Nikon Z mount, this lens can capture more light across the entire frame.
S-Line: next-dimension optical design. Anti-reflective Nano Crystal Coat. Smooth, silent multi-focusing system.
Sharp detail: exceptional edge-to-edge performance. Minimum focus distance of just 0.80 m
Tough build: every movable part of the lens barrel is sealed to protect from dust and water droplets.
Great for movies: silent aperture adjustment and near silent AF. Focus breathing is all but eliminated.
Customisable control ring: can be used for manual focusing (default), aperture control, or exposure compensation.