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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm F/1.2 S vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm F/1.8 S — Which Is Better?

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm F/1.2 S
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm F/1.2 S
f/1.2 · Nikon Z mount
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm F/1.8 S
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm F/1.8 S
f/1.8 · Nikon Z mount
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General
Release Year 20232019
Production Status
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In ProductionIn Production
Version
The iteration or release number of a particular lens model.
II
Pro Branding
Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
SS
Lens Mount
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Nikon ZNikon Z
System
Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Nikon ZNikon Z
Maximum Format
Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full FrameFull Frame
Physical
Lens Weight 1160 g470 g
Lens Diameter
Width of the lens at its widest point
102.5 mm75 mm
Lens Length
How long the lens is from front to back.
141.5 mm99 mm
Front Filter Compatible
Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.
Front Filter Size
Diameter of attachable filters.
82 mm67 mm
Optics
Focal Range
Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
85 mm85 mm
Aperture Range
Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
1.21.8
Focal Length Angle of View 28.56°28.560464963937992°
Flange Focal Distance
Distance from lens mount to sensor.
16 mm16 mm
Diaphragm Type
Structure and design of the aperture
AutomaticAutomatic
Blades
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
110209020
Zoom Lens
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Closest Focusing Distance
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
85 cm0150080 cm01500
Maximum Magnification
Largest size a subject can be reproduced
0.11x0.12x
Autofocus Mode
Manual Mode
Manual Focusing Ring
Features
Weather Sealing
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Fluorine Coating
Coating to repel water and oil from lens elements.
Built In Lens Hood
Lens Hood Type Round (Bayonet-type)Round (Bayonet-type)
Teleconverter
A teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification
Image Stabilization
Construction
Elements
Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.
1512
Groups 108
Aspherical Elements
The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.
10
Bi Aspherical Elements
Elements with two non-spherical surfaces
00
Low Dispersion
Elements that reduce chromatic aberration
11
Super Low Dispersion
Advanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration
00
CA Reduction
Built-in features to reduce chromatic aberration
00
Internal Focusing
Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.