Lens Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S
Storm Score 100 out of 100
Reviews 1 published
Outlets 1 publications
Top Outlet Digital Trends highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“The Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S delivers sharp image quality, beautiful bokeh, and a compact, weather-sealed design at an affordable price. While autofocus can hunt under specific exposure preview settings and the aperture is modest compared to faster primes, it remains an excellent portrait lens for Z-mount users.”

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Rated 100 / 100
Tier Distribution 1 review total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 0 reviews
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Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Compact lightweight design
  • Sharp image quality
  • Beautiful smooth bokeh
  • Weather sealed construction
  • Affordable price

Points of Contention

  • Autofocus hunting in low light
  • Modest f/1.8 aperture
  • Slightly larger than DSLR counterpart

Professional Reviews

1 review from 1 critic
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Daven Mathies
Digital Trends

“Is f/1.8 good enough for a premium portrait lens? In this case, absolutely.”

Perfect 5/5

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