Bokeh and shallow depth of field are what I would expect. Throughout the f-stop range, it works ideally, although I do when using it have a preference for shooting around the f/2.2-f/2.8 range, as I feel the images produced here are aesthetically more pleasing for my requirements. It does exactly what I need it to and produces the images I am more than happy with. But for now, I have no issues that have given me any reason to regret my purchase at all. Great. I honestly wish I could do a side-by-side comparison with the Nikon 85mm S lens just to see how different they are. I did read this problem in other reviews, but to be honest, once it's on, it does what it says on the tin and shades the front element while at the same time offering some additional protection to the glass. ![]() It also comes with a lens hood, which I fight with to get on. It has a metal body, which is not weather-sealed, so consider that if using outdoors. ![]() Weight-wise the lens is not noticeable when in the backpack or being carried around, and it feels great to use. Apart from that, it's been ideal for what I use it for. ![]() It would be unfair of me not to mention that I've noticed this, though it very rarely happens, only every now and again, so more than likely, it is the photographer. Now, I'm not so silly to think that it's the lens and not the photographer, so I'm going to continue to run a few scenarios to see if it is myself or the lens. I've had the lens for some months now and have used it on various occasions and at various settings as you can guess, and so far, the only thing I have really noticed is that every now and again, it can miss the focus point. You can find all the technical details online when it comes to tech specs, so I won't ask you to read them twice. To start with, when it comes to technical specifications, I am more of a how something performs in the field, what type of images it produces, am I happy with it, will I use it again type of person. So, for this review, I'm going to talk mainly about how I found the lens when in use and how I used it. The images will be varied, as I shot them for this review, plus I use it as a carry-around lens. Viltrox produces some stunning lenses for the fuji X series, so I knew (or hoped) that they would be the same for the Nikon. After the financial sting of changing the entire system from DSLR to mirrorless, I knew that purchasing the Z mount 85mm was going to be a long way off, and with Z mount third-party lenses on the increase, I searched around until I came across the Viltrox 85mm. Previously, I owned the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G Lens, so I knew that with the Z system I would eventually want another one. I would have loved to have taken the lens into the studio to shoot some portraits or products, but at the moment, this hasn't been possible, so this review will be looking at the lens and in particular how I found it with landscape photography. So, is it worth shelling out the money for the lens, and how does it perform? ![]() At nearly half the price of the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens, the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 Z Lens for Nikon Z has some explaining to do as well as some shoes to fill when it comes to third-party lenses, considering the sharpness of the Z-mount series.
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