The Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S is a premium short-telephoto prime lens designed for Nikon Z-mount FX-format mirrorless cameras. Renowned for its flattering focal length, this lens is ideal for portrait photography, weddings, events, and selective-focus imagery. A bright f/1.8 maximum aperture provides excellent low-light performance while allowing precise control over depth of field to beautifully isolate subjects. The balanced design offers impressive speed without compromising portability, making it suitable for extended handheld shooting sessions. The advanced optical construction features two extra-low dispersion (ED) elements that effectively reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing, resulting in outstanding sharpness, clarity, and accurate color reproduction. Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coating are applied to minimize internal reflections, flare, and ghosting for enhanced contrast and color fidelity in challenging lighting conditions. A sophisticated multi-focus system utilizing dual synchronized stepping motors delivers fast, precise, and virtually silent autofocus performance, making the lens equally suitable for still photography and video recording. Full-time manual focus override and an internal focusing design maintain consistent lens length during operation while improving focusing speed. The lens also features a programmable control ring that can be customized for manual focus, aperture adjustment, or exposure compensation. A specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism ensures stable exposure during continuous shooting. Built for reliability, the dust- and moisture-resistant construction allows confident use in a variety of shooting environments.