Comparison
Three 85mm portrait lenses for Nikon Z, compared on published specs
Viltrox sells two 85mm primes for Z-mount and Nikon sells its own. This page puts the three published spec sheets side by side, with the source and date for every figure.
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Ordered by listed price, lowest first. No product here has been handled by PickBadger, and none is recommended over another.
- Viltrox
Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO Z
The lightest of the three at ≈360 g, with a 10/7 optical construction, 9 diaphragm blades, an STM-plus-lead-screw focus motor and a Φ58 mm filter thread. Focuses closest, at 0.74 m.
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ViltroxViltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro Z
The widest aperture and the highest blade count of the three: F1.4 and 11 blades, from 15 elements in 11 groups. Also the heaviest, at ≈835 g, and the only one taking Φ77 mm filters.
- Nikon
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
Nikon’s own S-line optic: 12 elements in 8 groups, 9 blades, 470 g, a 67 mm filter thread and a 0.12x maximum reproduction ratio. The most expensive of the three at list price.
Side by side
| Specification | Viltrox AF 85mm F2.0 EVO Z | Viltrox AF 85mm F1.4 Pro Z | NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum aperture | F2.0 | F1.4 (best in this row) | f/1.8 |
| Lens construction | 10 elements / 7 groups | 15 elements / 11 groups | 12 elements / 8 groups |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 | 11 | 9 |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.74 m (best in this row) | 0.79 m | 0.8 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.13x | 0.13x | 0.12x |
| Filter thread | Φ58 mm | Φ77 mm | 67 mm |
| Weight | ≈360 g (best in this row) | ≈835 g | 470 g |
| Listed price | $275.00 (best in this row) | $598.00 | $799.95 |
| Published MTF data | Not published | Not published | Yes |
Source: Viltrox and Nikon product pages · retrieved . Every figure is the relevant manufacturer’s own published claim.