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Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S Review: Optical Limits Puts It Through Its Paces

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Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S Review: Optical Limits Puts It Through Its Paces
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Optical Limits reviews the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S, Nikon's $3,000 USD fast portrait prime for the Z mount. The review comes from LensRentals' Roger Cicala, who has access to multiple copies for optical testing rather than a single sample.

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