Customer Ratings & Reviews

Very sharp lens on the Z7. But since I bought it I struggled with the price. It's ungodly expensive. It costs twice as much as a F mount 85mm G prime. I tested the 85mm Z against the FTZ mounted 85mm prime G lens. There was not a drastic or noticable difference. I ultimately returned the 85mm Z, not because of any fault with lense. I actually loved it. But for the quality and the price of using a FTZ mounted 85mm Prime G lense, they're nearly identical. If you want to spend the extra money it's a great lense, but you can get the same performance for half the price.

This is a wonderful lens, as are all the Nikkor 1.8 S primes. Highly recommended for image quality, light weight, and value relative to other options. Have a 35mm 1.8 S, a 50mm 1.8 S, and this 85mm S--next the 20mm 1.8 S and then I'm done with the primes until the 105mm is released.

This lens works beautifully with my Nikon Z8. Great for portraits or getting a little extra reach when I don’t have my telephoto lens with me. Has become a lens I always keep in my pack.

No need to stop down for sharp results with this lens. A little pricey for a 85mm f/1.8 but I'd have to say it's worth it. Never had a 1.8 lens this sharp wide open except for the 50mm 1.8s which is also a Z mount. Using on a Z6.

Perfect for what is it meant for. I found out after the fact that Nikon designed this lens with portraits in mind. Combined with the Z6, this is awesome. the 85 mm otherwise is not ideal for outdoor photography and too tight for indoor. It does not zoom in or out and it's not supposed to. With the high quality photos, one can zoom quite well in the editing faze. It is ideal for facial photos in the 10-15 foot range. Light gathering ability means taking pictures without flash provides excellent photos and the 1.8 lens means a faster F-stop. overall, I've been quite happy with this lens.

Excellent lens for headshots and portraits. Tack sharp mated to my Nikon Z6II. Nice build quality. Highly recommend it if you need this focal range.

Really sharp and fast lens to pair with my Nikon Z 6ii. i use it as a portrait lens and get great looking shots from Nikon Z , S serries lenses

This is a very solid lens with good optics and build quality for a 1.8 85mm. Highly recommended.

Super sharp and built in resistant materials. Very good image quality

amazing quality, super lite, very clean sharp images

Amazing lens. I had the 85mm 1.8G for the F mount which was very nice even using the adapter for the Z camera but this lens is awesome. Super sharp even wide open at 1.8 and bokeh is smooth! Great deal and love that I could get it at my local Best Buy!

Excellent Lens This lens is excellent for my portrait shots (indoor and outdoor). Crisp clear sharp images. One of the best lenses I've ever used.

Love this lens Images are extremely sharp Light weight

AF accuracy and speed is excellent, bokeh is beautiful and sharpness is super. Great leans. Faster and clearer than my nikon 85mm f1.8 with the ftz adapter. Nikon is back as the leader with the new Z line and S lenses. I pair mine with the equally exceptional 14-30/4 zoom, which on my Z6ii makes for a fantastic two lens kit for travel and backpacking. Highly recommended.

This lens is simply amazing! It is a must have for anyone running a Z series Nikon body. The bokeh this lens produces is beautiful. It is a great addition to your lens collection if you are already running the 24-70mm f/4 kit lens (which is also exceptional by the way). If you are on the fence about whether or not to purchase this lens, do it. You will not regret the decision at all.

Excellent build quality, extremely sharp images. Great service from Best Buy

Nice size and not too heavy. Easy to take in the road. Quality of image is really good. Smooth to focus. Sharp. Great color rendition.

Amazing product, fast shipping and the clerk was well trained

Great autofocus, awesome bokeh. Perfect portrait lens.

Incredibly sharp lens, I love how sharp this lens is even wide open