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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 SNikonNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2023September 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length85 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.2f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionFifteen elements in ten groupsTwelve elements in eight groups
Special elementsOne ED and two aspherical elementsTwo ED elements
CoatingsNano Crystal CoatNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detailf/1.2–16f/1.8–16
DiaphragmEleven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 28°30′; DX 18°50′FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Image circle detailPhysical 85 mm focal length; 127.5 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as both reviews notePhysical 85 mm focal length; 127.5 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as Photography Blog notes
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.85 m0.8 m
Maximum magnification0.11×–
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two focusing groups in synchronisationNikon Multi-Focus System with quiet focus motors
Focus distance detailInternal focusing, minimum 0.85 m; manual override during autofocus. Linear manual focusing supported on selected cameras according to Nikon's announcementInternal focusing; minimum 0.8 m from the focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Magnification detailMaximum 0.11×–
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras can provide in-body stabilisationNikon's launch announcement confirms compatibility with the in-body five-axis VR in the Z6 and Z7
Video featuresQuiet operation, stable aperture transitions and reduced focus breathing. Nikon cautions that breathing may still be noticeable depending on subject distanceReduced focus breathing and quiet autofocus; control ring can adjust aperture smoothly
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter102.5 mm75 mm
Length141.5 mm99 mm
Weight1,160 g470 g
ControlsFocus ring, independent programmable control ring, L-Fn button and A/M switch; no OLED information display, as both reviews noteA/M focus switch and programmable ring for manual focus, aperture or exposure compensation; no distance scale
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch67 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch. Photography Blog's 62 mm reference conflicts with Nikon's specification and is not used
Weather resistanceMagnesium-alloy body with seals around moving parts and the mount. Nikon says dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or conditionNikon states sealing of moving parts against dust and water droplets; this is not a waterproof claim
Dimensions detailApproximately 102.5 mm maximum diameter × 141.5 mm from the lens mount flangeApproximately 75 mm maximum diameter × 99 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1160 gApproximately 470 g
Lens hoodHB-106 includedHB-91 bayonet hood included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-106 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-91 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailNikon USA's February 2023 announcement states late March availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day are unconfirmed, so month precision retainedNikon USA's July 2019 announcement states September availability. Earliest exact global and first UK retail day are unconfirmed, so month precision is retained

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