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Yongnuo YN85MM F1.8Z DF DSM 85mm
Weighing just 346g, this 85mm f/1.8 lens combines weather sealing, a quiet DSM stepping motor, and one ED element for sharp, contrasty results on Nikon Z. It also offers a control ring, dual customizable Fn buttons, and USB firmware updates—unusual extras for a budget 85mm. Best for Nikon Z video shooters who need a lightweight, silent-focusing 85mm prime for gimbal work and close-up interview shots.
Focal length 85mm
Aperture f/16
Mount Nikon Z
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 405 g
af type DSM
lens type prime
45 Overall Score
Price CA$459
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 8 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Nano-Multilayer Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 58 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | DSM |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 800 |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Yongnuo YN85MM F1.8Z DF DSM 85mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 405 | 290 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | DSM | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yongnuo YN85MM F1.8Z DF DSM 85mm | 53.6 | 28.7 | 79.5 | 48.5 | 56.8 | 40.9 | 15.8 | 33.6 | 61.3 | 37.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 81.6 | 86.6 | 91.1 | 82.5 | 83.8 | 80.3 | 78.5 | 89.1 | 37.2 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.6 | 86.8 | 69.8 | 85.2 | 91.1 | 83.8 | 63.3 | 89.5 | 84.5 | 82.9 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.6 | 86.8 | 76.1 | 85.2 | 88.4 | 83.8 | 90.8 | 68 | 68.1 | 37.2 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.6 | 81.6 | 85.9 | 50.7 | 86.8 | 83.8 | 63.3 | 80.4 | 84.5 | 97 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 75.1 | 73.4 | 40 | 79.1 | 77 | 44.2 | 95.8 | 89.1 | 82.9 |
Price
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