{"product_id":"viltrox-z-85-f1-point-8-af-nikon-z-mount","title":"Viltrox AF 85mm f\/1.8 II Portrait Lens for Nikon Z Mount","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Viltrox AF 85mm f\/1.8 II for Nikon Z is a refined portrait lens, designed with a slimmer and lighter body than its predecessor while maintaining strong optical performance. The classic 85mm focal length paired with a bright f\/1.8 aperture makes it ideal for isolating subjects with shallow depth of field and soft background separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quiet STM autofocus motor ensures smooth and accurate focusing for both stills and video, while advanced optical elements help maintain clarity and reduce aberrations across the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortrait photographers using Nikon Z cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreators looking for strong subject separation and background blur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWedding and event shooters working in varied lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid shooters needing quiet autofocus for video\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e85mm focal length for flattering portrait perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright f\/1.8 aperture for low light and shallow depth of field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNikon Z mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTM autofocus motor for fast, quiet focusing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9-blade circular diaphragm for smooth bokeh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum focus distance: 0.8m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72mm filter thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB port for firmware updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e85mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA classic portrait focal length that provides natural compression and flattering facial proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ef\/1.8 aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLets in more light and creates shallow depth of field, helping separate your subject from the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced optical design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes extra-low dispersion and aspherical elements, along with high-transparency glass, to reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations and maintain sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTM autofocus motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivers quiet, responsive autofocus—useful for both stills and video, especially when tracking subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9-blade circular diaphragm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduces smoother, more rounded out-of-focus highlights for more natural-looking bokeh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHD nano multi-layer coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReduces flare and ghosting when shooting in bright or backlit conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose this product\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lens focuses on delivering strong portrait results in a practical, lightweight form. It’s well suited to photographers who want reliable autofocus, pleasing background blur and consistent sharpness without carrying a heavier professional lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortrait and headshot photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeddings and events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-light shooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetail and close-up portrait work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo interviews and talking-head content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Viltrox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58042828685699,"sku":"VLX-Z-85-NIKON-Z","price":398.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/6943\/8707\/files\/VLX-Z-85-NIKON-Z-VILTROX-Z-85-F1-POINT-8-AF-NIKON-Z-MOUNT-01.jpg?v=1778766463","url":"https:\/\/www.essentialphoto.co.uk\/products\/viltrox-z-85-f1-point-8-af-nikon-z-mount","provider":"EssentialPhoto \u0026 Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}