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Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S

5 stories tracked since 23 May 2026 — latest 7 Oct 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.

  1. 23 May 2026 · Lens Comparison

    Sharpest 85mm Lenses Ranked: 7 Options Tested Head-to-Head

    The headline finding here is Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro landing at number five, ahead of the Zeiss Otus. A third-party lens at a fraction of the price outranking a manual-focus German optical benchmark is the kind of result that should inform your next portrait kit decision.

  2. 9 Sept 2026 · Lens News

    Sigma 85mm F1.2 DG Art arrives for Sony E and L-mount at $1599

    Sigma's 85mm F1.2 DG DN Art is shipping now for Sony E-mount and L-mount at USD $1599. It's the brand's third F1.2 Art prime after the 35mm and 50mm, weighs 905g, and runs dual linear motors for autofocus with low focus breathing. Thirteen aperture blades, a de-clickable aperture ring with A-mode lock, 82mm filter thread, and dust-and-splash resistance round out the spec sheet.

  3. 13 Sept 2026 · Lens Review

    Sigma 85mm f/1.2 Art for Sony E and L-Mount: $1,599, Ships October

    Sigma's 85mm f/1.2 DG DN Art is now available for Sony E and L-Mount at USD $1,599, shipping October. At 905g it's the lightest AF 85mm f/1.2 currently made, undercutting Sony's own 85mm f/1.4 GM II by around $200. Two things to know before ordering: Sony limits third-party lenses to 15 fps burst (native G Master needed for 30 or 120 fps), and no Adobe lens correction profile exists at launch.

  4. 3 Oct 2026 · Lens Review

    Nikon Z-Mount f/1.2 Trinity: 35mm, 50mm, 85mm Reviewed Together

    Fstoppers tests all three Nikon Z-mount f/1.2 autofocus primes together: the 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm. All three weigh over a kilogram each, and the review centres on whether that weight makes sense for everyday carry.

  5. 7 Oct 2026 · Lens Review

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

    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.