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The Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 DF DSM is a full-frame, bright lens characterised by a focal length that will be successful in portrait, wedding, fashion, landscape, street and reportage photography, among others. The glass is designed for cameras with the Nikon Z bayonet. The lens is equipped with a quiet and accurate autofocus. The f/1.8 aperture will produce beautiful background blur and smooth bokeh. The Control Ring and an additional function button are modern solutions that will make using your favourite options offered by the camera even more convenient!
No time for manual focusing? Modern electronics will do it for you! The Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 DF DSM lens for Nikon Z features an ultra-fast, precise and quiet DSM stepping motor. With it, autofocus will work in the blink of an eye! The silent and precise focusing will work well for both stills and movies. There is also an ergonomic AF/MF switch on the housing of the device.
The Control Ring is an innovative solution that allows you to quickly change parameters such as aperture, ISO or exposure compensation from within the lens. Simply assign it a role and you can conveniently modify settings without having to look at the camera screen. In MF mode, the ring will allow you to focus manually.
The Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 DF DSM lens for Nikon Z is equipped with a special button to which you can assign a function of your choice from the camera menu. You will love this solution from the first use! The ergonomic shape of the button makes your finger wander towards the small indentation on its own, and you gain an additional parameter that you can control without going into the camera settings. The “Fn” key improves productivity and reduces the time it takes to find your favourite option.
The housing of the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8 DF DSM lens for Nikon Z is made of strong aerospace aluminium alloy. Anodic coating provides additional protection against corrosion. At the same time, the entire design weighs only 405 grams. The compact dimensions (⌀6.8 x 8.9 cm) are sure to be appreciated by those who travel frequently. The low weight is also a big advantage when working with gimbals.
The f/1.8 aperture offered by the lens allows you to achieve a soft background blur effect and beautiful bokeh. Your images will become even better, whether you specialise in portraits, fashion, still life, studio, wedding or event photography. The large aperture also guarantees more light reaching the camera’s sensor, making shooting in difficult lighting conditions much easier. The Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 DF DSM lens will be great for photographic moonlight walks and photo shoots shot after dark.
The optical construction of the lens consists of 9 elements arranged in 8 groups. The components used ensure ultra-low dispersion. In addition, the lenses are coated with special nano-coatings to minimise the risk of flare and flare. At the same time, this technology improves light transmission, making the image captured in films and photos look even better!
The aperture used on the Yongnuo YN 85 mm f/1.8 DF DSM for Nikon Z consists of 7 blades. It is thanks to these that you will achieve exceptional results when photographing coloured light sources. When the aperture is closed, you can achieve magical 14-point stars in your photos without applying additional filters in post-production. They will appear in place of points of light such as the sun or street lamps. With this lens you will love the hashtag #nofilter! Your social media followers won’t be able to leave in awe of how you managed to achieve such effects, without using editing software.
The Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 DF DSM lens mount for the Nikon Z is protected by a rubber gasket, which protects the unit from dust and single drops of water. Once the lens barrel is connected to the camera, you are assured that dust particles will not enter the optical elements.
The use of a robust metal bayonet and gold-plated contacts ensures that reliable communication between the lens and camera is maintained. The use of electronic components makes your work much more convenient, whether you are filming or taking photographs. Communication with the camera will allow you to use functions such as autofocus, aperture control or EXIF data transfer.
The lens has been equipped with a USB-C interface so that you can update its software conveniently and quickly. The new firmware means even more efficient autofocus performance, as well as compatibility with new camera models. All update files can be downloaded free of charge on the manufacturer’s website
Lens mount | Nikon Z |
Lens Format Coverage | Full Frame |
Lens Design | Prime Lenses |
Lens focus length, mm | 85 |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | No |
Lens type | medium-format |
Filter size | 58mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |