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Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S Review

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The Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S is a professional-grade portrait lens that delivers outstanding sharpness and contrast. While it comes with a hefty price tag and large size, the image quality it produces is truly remarkable.

The Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S delivers outstanding sharpness and contrast, making it a top choice for professional photographers. The build quality is top-notch, with smooth manual focus and customizable control rings.

Pros
  • Outstanding sharpness and contrast
  • Exceptional low-light performance
  • Beautiful background bokeh
  • Top-notch build quality
Cons
  • Hefty price tag
  • Large and heavy
  • May not be suitable for all users

The f/1.2 aperture allows for exceptional low-light performance and beautiful background bokeh.

The Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S is a professional-grade portrait lens that delivers outstanding sharpness and contrast. The f/1.2 aperture allows for exceptional low-light performance and beautiful background bokeh. The build quality is top-notch, with smooth manual focus and customizable control rings. The lens is heavy and quite large, which may not be suitable for all users. In terms of image quality, the lens is exceptionally sharp and has minimal distortion at wider apertures. The lens also handles vignetting well and produces stunning, well-rendered backgrounds. Overall, while the price tag is steep, the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S is a top choice for professional photographers looking for the best quality and performance in portrait lenses.

While the price tag is steep, the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S is a top choice for professional photographers looking for the best quality and performance in portrait lenses.

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Christopher Frost

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