Yongnuo releases YN85mm F1.8Z DF DSM for Nikon Z

Yongnuo has introduced the YN85mm F1.8Z DF DSM full-frame lens for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. It is equipped with stepper autofocus and belongs to the fast-medium telephoto category.

The ability to correctly convey perspective and easily highlight the main object in the frame by blurring the background, provided by a combination of focal length and a large maximum aperture, makes portrait photography one of the main areas of application of the device.

The Nikon Z lens is protected from dust and splashes. It features a switch to select manual or focus mode and a programmable Fn button. The lens mount is equipped with a dust-proof and waterproof rubber ring, which can effectively resist the entry of dust and water droplets.

Also, the advantages of the lens include the presence of a USB port, designed in the form of a USB Type-C connector with a rubber plug and designed to update the firmware. The lens adopts high-precision metal bayonet and gold-plated contacts, which can effectively improve signal conductivity and corrosion resistance.

Price and availability

The Yongnuo YN85mm F1.8Z DF DSM lens is currently available for $379 on Amazon.com only.

Yongnuo YN85mm F1.8Z DF DSM specifications

• Lens focal length: 85mm
• Viewing angle range: Diagonal 28.83°; Vertical 16.5°; Horizontal 24.12°
• Mount: Nikon Z mount
• Format: Full frame
• Lens structure: 9 elements in 8 groups
• Aperture blade: 7 pieces
• Minimum aperture: F16
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.8m
• Maximum magnification: 0.13×
• Filter diameter: 58mm
• Drive system: DSM stepping motor
• Dimensions: φ68 × 89mm
• Weight: 405g / 15.9oz

Recently, Cosina has released the NOKTON D35mm F1.2 APS-C lens for the Nikon Z mount. It is the first interchangeable lens for Nikon Z mount under the Voigtlander brand, developed under a license agreement with Nikon. For the APS-C (Nikon DX) format, the EGF is 53 mm, and it costs $649.