Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S User manual

©2022 Nikon Corporation
SB2K01(11)
7MMA9211-01 En
• Read this document thoroughly before using the product.
• To ensure proper use of the product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (page 4).
• After reading this document, keep it readily accessible for future reference.
Reference Guide
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S

Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ForYourSafety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PartsoftheLens: NamesandFunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attachment and Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cautions:TakingPhotographs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PrecautionsforUse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lens Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Technical Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
UsingtheLensonCameraswithaBuilt-inFlash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2Table of Contents

Introduction
Before You Begin
Before using this product, please read these instructions carefully. You will also
need to consult the documentation provided with the camera.
• This lens is intended exclusively for use with mirrorless cameras featuring a
Nikon Z mount.
• Update the camera firmware to the latest version. With earlier versions, the
camera may fail to detect the lens correctly and some features may not be
available. The latest version of the camera firmware can be downloaded from
the Nikon Download Center at the URL below.
https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/
No reproduction in any form of this document, in whole or in part (except
for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written
authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.
3Before You Begin

ForYourSafety
To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your
Safety” in its entirety before using this product.
After reading these safety instructions, keep them readily accessible for future
reference.
WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this
icon could result in death or severe injury.
CAUTION: Failure to observe the precautions marked with this
icon could result in injury or property damage.
WARNING
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts
that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other
injury.
Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing
smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the camera power
source.
Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
Keep dry.Do not handle with wet hands.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as
propane, gasoline or aerosols.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.
4ForYourSafety

WARNING
Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.
Keep this product out of reach of children.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.
In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child
swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.
Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in accidents.
Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or
low temperatures.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.
5ForYourSafety

CAUTION
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts.
When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight
focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause fire.
Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile
or in direct sunlight.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction.
Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories
attached.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.
6ForYourSafety

Using the Lens
PartsoftheLens: NamesandFunctions
The parts of the lens are listed below.
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Lens hood mounting mark
Use when attaching the lens hood.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.16)
Rubber grip
7PartsoftheLens: NamesandFunctions
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Focus ring
Use for manual focus.
• When focusing using autofocus, you can adjust focus manually by
rotating the ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Control ring
Rotate to adjust a setting such as [Aperture] or [Exposure compensation]
assigned using the camera. For more information, see the description of
[Custom control assignment], [Custom controls], or [Custom controls
(shooting)] in the documentation provided with the camera.
8PartsoftheLens: NamesandFunctions
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Lens mounting mark
Use when mounting the lens on the camera.
0“Attachment and Removal” (p.13)
Rubber lens-mount gasket
Helps prevent the ingress of water droplets or dust along the surfaces
where the lens and camera meet when the lens is mounted on the
camera.*
There is no guarantee that the gasket is completely proof against the
ingress of water droplets or dust in all circumstances.
CPU contacts
Used to transfer data to and from the camera.
9PartsoftheLens: NamesandFunctions
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L-Fn button
Press to perform a function assigned using the camera. For more
information, see the description of [Custom control assignment],
[Custom controls], or [Custom controls (shooting)] in the documentation
provided with the camera.
Focus-mode switch
Choose a focus mode.
•A: Autofocus
•M: Manual focus
Note that regardless of the setting chosen, focus must be adjusted
manually when manual focus mode is selected using camera controls.
10 PartsoftheLens: NamesandFunctions
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Lens hood
Lens hoods block stray light that would otherwise cause flare or ghosting.
They also serve to protect the lens.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.16)
Lens hood alignment mark
Use when attaching the lens hood.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.16)
Lens hood lock mark
Use when attaching the lens hood.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.16)
Lens hood lock release button
Use when removing the lens hood.
0“Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood” (p.16)
11 PartsoftheLens: NamesandFunctions
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Lens cap (front cap)
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Lens cap (rear cap)
12 PartsoftheLens: NamesandFunctions
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Attachment and Removal
Attaching the Lens
Turn the camera body off, remove the camera body cap,
and detach the rear lens cap.
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Position the lens on the camera body, keeping the
mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting
mark on the camera body (q), and then rotate the lens
in the direction shown (w) until it clicks into place.
So that you don’t accidentally drop the lens during attachment or removal, we
recommend that you hold it by the rubber grip at its outer end.
14 Attachment and Removal
2.

Removing the Lens
Turn the camera body off.
Press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning
the lens in the direction shown (w).
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2.

Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood
Attaching the Lens Hood
• Align the lens hood alignment mark with the lens hood mounting mark (q) and
then rotate the lens hood in the direction shown (w) until the mounting mark is
aligned with the lens hood lock mark (e).
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Lens hood alignment mark
Lens hood mounting mark
Lens hood lock mark
• Gripping the front too tightly makes the lens hood difficult to attach or remove.
When rotating the lens hood, hold it near the lens hood alignment mark (●).
16 Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood
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• The lenshood can be reversed and mounted on the lens when not in use.
17 Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood

Removing the Lens Hood
• Keeping the lens hood lock release button pressed (q), rotate the lens hood in
the direction shown (w) and remove it from the lens (e).
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Lens hood lock release button
• The same procedure can be used when the lens hood is reversed.
18 Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood
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Cautions:TakingPhotographs
With fast shutter speeds and/or wide apertures, you may notice irregularities in
how bokeh is shaped. The effect can be mitigated by choosing slower shutter
speeds and/or higher f-numbers.
19 Cautions:TakingPhotographs

PrecautionsforUse
• Do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the lens caps or lens hood.
• Keep the CPU contacts clean.
• Should the rubber lens-mount gasket be damaged, cease use immediately and
take the lens to a Nikon-authorized service center for repair.
• Reattach the lens caps when the lens is not in use.
• Do not leave the lens in humid locations or in locations in which it may be
exposed to moisture. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable
damage.
• Do not leave the lens next to open flames or in other extremely hot locations.
Extreme heat could damage or warp the lens.
• Taking the lens from a warm to a cold environment or vice versa may cause
damaging condensation inside and outside the lens. Place the lens in a sealed
bag or plastic case before taking it across a temperature boundary. The lens
can be taken from the bag or case once it has had time to adjust to the new
temperature.
• We recommend that you place the lens in its case to protect it from scratches
during transport.
• Keep credit cards and other such magnetic storage devices away from the
camera and lens. Data stored on the device could be corrupted.
20 PrecautionsforUse