Customers recognize the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Telephoto Lens for Z Cameras as exceptionally sharp, producing images with pleasing bokeh and excellent portrait capabilities. Its lightweight design and robust build quality are also frequently praised. However, some customers find the cost to be a significant drawback. The lens's performance in portrait photography is consistently highlighted as a major strength.
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Pros mentioned:
Sharpness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
best portrait lens
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
best lens worth it !! go for it for beautiful potraits
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sharpness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nikon 1.8 95mm
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Perfect lens for portraits and my mirrorless setup!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Portrait performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
beautiful
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent portrait lens, quickly became my favorite
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fun lense
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this Lense! It has been so fun to use, and play with. Taking portraits and getting that nice tight close up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Opportunity
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We were recommended to get this, so we could start our business. We have been really pleased with how the pictures have a coming out. So glad we decided to get this.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nikon Z6 first time user
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This camera is top notch. Excellent quality and amazing pictures .
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Grate portrait lens
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Grate portrait lens. Grate lens in low light photography.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sharpness
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very sharp and light weight lens
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very sharp lens. Excellent portrait lens. A little high in price, but excellent product. Very light lens as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Recommend
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this! It produces a beautiful, creamy background. I shoot weddings and families.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Glass
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Wonderful general purpose and portrait lens. Easy to use and practical size. It is the lens that stays on the camera body.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best 85 for the Z mount
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nikon has done it Again with this Camera lens I have the 85 1.8 G for DSLR and this is three steps better glad I brought this for the Z6
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Capturing Life one click at a time
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Still learning to become a better photographer, but this lens has made the process much easier
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good value
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good value. Excellent for family portraits when traveling.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must have lens for portraits
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing photos from this lens. I love the 85mm perspective. All the photos ive taken on this are amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Lens !!!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome Lens at a descent price. Does exactly what I needed it for.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great lens!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is an incredible portrait lens! Don’t overthink it - if you have a Z camera you need this.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent lens with a 1.8 aperture. Would definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this!
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this! Great product, love everything from Nikon.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sharpness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Lens
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this lens. It's so crisp. The Sharpness of the lens is excellent. I highly recommend this lens.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portrait performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Like it
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought to gift my friend who is budding photographer. He like it a lot.