7Artisans announced the 85mm F1.8 AF interchangeable lens for the Nikon Z mount. The 7Artisans 85mm F1.8 AF is a large-aperture medium telephoto prime lens compatible with full-frame sensors. Its lens configuration of 10 elements in 7 groups, including ED lenses and high-refractive lenses, delivers sharp, high-quality images from the center to the edges of the image.
Features
The best light and focal length for portraits
The brightness of the maximum aperture of F1.8 creates a natural bokeh that beautifully highlights the subject, and effectively suppresses noise and blur even in dark environments such as at night or indoors. In addition, the focal length of 85mm keeps the camera at a moderate distance from the subject, making it particularly excellent for depicting people in portrait photography, wedding photos, street snaps, etc.
AF-compatible lenses that won’t let you miss the moment you want to capture
The STM (stepping motor) realizes smooth autofocus. It is also quiet and useful for video shooting. It also supports face/eye detection AF and various subject detection, capturing the subject’s facial expression and movement clearly.
Excellent operability
The aperture ring is a stepless type with no click feeling, so you can operate it without worrying about noise or blur even when shooting video. By setting the Fn custom button on the lens barrel from the camera body, you can call up various functions more quickly.
Supports firmware updates
The lens mount surface is equipped with a USB Type-C terminal, and firmware updates are possible by connecting it to a PC via cable.
Lens construction
7Artisans 85mm F1.8 AF for Z Mount Specifications
| Compatible Mounts | Nikon Z |
| Supported image size | 35mm full size |
| Focal length | 85mm |
| Lens construction | 10 elements in 7 groups (2 ED lenses, 2 high refractive lenses) |
| focus | AF (Autofocus) |
| Aperture | F1.8-F16 |
| Aperture blades | 11 sheets |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.8m |
| Filter Diameter | 62mm |
| size | Approx. Φ72×93mm (excluding mount) |
| mass | Approx. 452g |
| accessories | USB cable, front and rear caps, lens hood |
