If you love impeccable image quality and tack-sharp results, then we have a feeling you might like the Nikon Z ...

Excellent image quality; Impressive sharpness; Perfect workhorse lens

Could be lighter; Could be cheaper; Doesn't go down to f/1.4

The Nikon Z 85mm f1.8 S is a short telephoto lens designed for Nikon's full-frame Z mirrorless system. Announced in July 2019, Nikon's sixth Z Nikkor becomes the first native prime lens in the system aimed at portrait photographers who desire classic head-and-shoulders compositions with very shallow...

This lens benefits from the superior optical quality and design of the new Nikon Z system. Images have super sharpness, contrast, color rendition, and corner to corner exposure uniformity. The f/1.8 aperture makes for great portraits.

We have already reviewed the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 and Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 full frame lenses for the new Nikon Z system cameras. Both were found to be exceptional performers, duly picking up the accolade of Editor's Choice.

Price at the high end

The Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S is yet another excellent prime lens for the Z mirrorless system.

Outstanding optics; Quick, quiet autofocus; Dust and splash protection.

Control ring system is overly sensitive; Omits fluorine protection; Some focus breathing.

The Nikon Z mirrorless lens mount is still relatively young, but a short telephoto prime is an important entry in the catalog. Nikon's first full-frame mirrorless take on the design is the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S ($799.99). Its optics are stunning, with sharp results from edge to edge at the maximum aperture, and an f/1.8 design for a pleasingly shallow depth of field. The big third-party lensmakers, Sigma and Tamron, haven't yet jumped in to support the Z mount, so the 85mm f/1.8 S is currently the only real choice for Z owners, short of adapting SLR lenses. It's an excellent lens overall, especially for still photographers, but videographers may have a couple of complaints. Well Built, but That Control Ring… There's nothing flashy about Nikon's mirrorless lenses. The company has gone basic black for the aesthetics of most entries. The lens itself measures 3.9 by 3.0 inches (HD), weighs a little over a pound, and supports 67mm front filters. Nikon includes the standard front and ...

The Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S is yet another excellent prime lens for the Z mirrorless system.

Outstanding optics; Quick, quiet autofocus; Dust and splash protection

Control ring system is overly sensitive; Omits fluorine protection; Some focus breathing

A stunning addition to Nikon’s mirrorless Z system, this is a superb portrait lens with the classic 85mm focal length, where it stands out among some very tough competition. As Nikon’s best 85mm lens to date, it performs admirably at f/1.8, with just the right amount of edge softness and shading...

Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Z Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Nikon Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct lens good for?

Weather-sealed, Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, DoF(Depth of Field) Scale, Hood supplied, Tripod Collar, Full-time Manual Focusing, Very Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 11 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, No Autofocus, Heavy, Pricey

Weather-sealed, Aperture Ring, Distance Scale, DoF(Depth of Field) Scale, Hood supplied, Tripod Collar, Full-time Manual Focusing, Very Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, 11 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh, No Autofocus, Heavy, Pricey

The new Nikon Noct is exceptional in its build, image quality and aspiration. Undeniably big, heavy and expensive, it’s impractical for the majority of Z-camera shooters, but actually more practical than I’d imagined. Its image quality is stunning.