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Separate the face from the setting.

Nikon Z 85mm
f/1.2 S

85mm and f/1.2 offer a tight portrait view with a very shallow focus range at close distances.

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This guide covers the Nikon Z version available in our simulator. Confirm the mount and model generation before buying.

WHY CONSIDER IT

Choose the frame deliberately.

At 85mm, the focal length stays fixed. Move the camera to change composition, then compare apertures to see how the focus range changes.

A wider aperture is not always the useful setting. Stop down for angled faces, pairs and groups.

An educational guide based on specifications, not a hands-on review. The simulator does not measure autofocus, sharpness or lens-specific bokeh.

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Illustrative library scenes, not photographs taken with this lens. Scene framing limits apply.

THE DETAILS

Know what’s
in your bag.

The 3D model uses our simulator geometry, with cataloged outer dimensions and schematic internal parts and markings.

Specifications from Apertura’s lens catalog. Check the manufacturer for the exact version and measurement conventions.
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Focus distance is measured from the sensor plane. Zoom position and focus mode can change the closest focusing distance; see the manufacturer’s measurement notes.

Focal length
85mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.2
Sensor coverage
Full frame
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Diameter × length
102.5 × 141.5mm
Filter size
82mm
Aperture blades
11
Minimum focus · see notes
0.85m

Think about your subjects

A wider aperture is not always the useful setting. Stop down for angled faces, pairs and groups.

Check your camera’s format

Sensor size changes the field of view. Select your body above to compare framing with the sensor format Apertura supports for that combination.

About adapters

No adapted combinations are verified in this guide. Use the native mount shown above, or check an exact lens, adapter and body combination with the manufacturers before buying.

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WHERE TO BUY

The right version.
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A few useful answers.

Can this lens zoom?

No. This is a fixed 85mm prime. Move the camera to change framing, or choose a zoom lens for an adjustable focal length.

Which camera mount does this version use?

This page covers the Nikon Z version. The camera selector lists compatible native-mount bodies currently available in Apertura. A similar brand or focal length does not guarantee a compatible mount.

Can the simulator tell me how sharp it is?

No. It estimates framing, depth of field and exposure. Use manufacturer information and independent hands-on testing to assess rendering, autofocus and optical quality.