Used Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens
- 85mm
- Prime
- Nikon Z Mount
£599 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateLittle or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every graded item is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- Up to 12 months – ask us
- In the box
- Boxed
Order by 2pm for same-day dispatch
Insured UK delivery £5.99, or collect free from our Harrogate shop
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Questions about this one?
Ask the people who tested it. We’ll check any detail or send extra photos before you buy.
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60+ yearsIndependent, in Harrogate
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Warranty includedUp to 12 months
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The details
At a glance: Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S - portrait prime for Z full-frame, fast silent AF, weather-sealed.
About this lens
The Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S is Nikon's mid-tier portrait prime for Z-mount - S-line build and optics but not their flagship f/1.2 level. Fast silent dual STM autofocus, beautiful rendering, and excellent sharpness at f/1.8. A widely-recommended Z-mount portrait lens.
Build & handling
| Sensor coverage | Full-frame |
|---|---|
| Autofocus | Dual STM (stepping motor) - fast, silent |
| Image stabilisation | No (relies on Z-body IBIS) |
| Weather resistance | Yes - sealed construction |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.80m |
| Filter thread | 67mm |
| Weight | 470g |
| Construction | ED + aspherical glass, Nano Crystal + ARNEO coatings, 9-blade rounded aperture |
Works with
- Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless (Z5, Z6, Z6 II, Z7, Z7 II, Z8, Z9, Zf)
- Nikon Z-mount APS-C mirrorless (Z30, Z50, Zfc) - acts as ~127mm equivalent
Best for
A reference-class mid-tier portrait prime - sharp wide-open, fast silent AF, well-regarded rendering. At 85mm on full-frame it's a classic portrait focal length giving clean subject-background separation. On DX bodies it becomes a 127mm equivalent. S-line weather sealing pairs with Z body environmental resistance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a good portrait lens?
Yes - 85mm on full-frame is a classic portrait focal length, and the Z 85mm f/1.8 S is widely regarded as one of the best mid-tier portrait primes available on any system.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
No in-lens VR - pairs with IBIS in stabilised Z bodies.
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