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
44 Overall Score
Price ¥61,799
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
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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 multi-layer 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 | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 II | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 85mm | 17-28mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 405 | 590 | 290 | 914 | 450 | 107 |
| AF Type | DSM | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Hyper STM | Stepping Motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | prime | 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 | 53.8 | 30.6 | 77.2 | 47.9 | 53 | 44.1 | 15.9 | 33.5 | 61.5 | 35.6 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 97.7 | 80.9 | 63.1 | 84.5 | 96.4 | 69.4 | 90.9 | 97.8 | 51.9 | 80.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 85.1 | 84.4 | 84.8 | 90.6 | 81 | 86.3 | 80.5 | 78.4 | 90.4 | 35.6 |
| Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 II Compare | 85.1 | 98.4 | 44.1 | 93.2 | 72.4 | 97.2 | 80.5 | 33.5 | 77.4 | 80.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 85.1 | 89 | 73.7 | 84.5 | 87.4 | 86.3 | 90.9 | 67.6 | 67.7 | 35.6 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.8 | 78.4 | 98.3 | 42.9 | 66 | 80.2 | 63.7 | 83.3 | 81.4 | 92.7 |
Price
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