Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S Review
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Sharpness at 85mm
For this test, the Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens was attached to a Nikon Zf body, which was in turn mounted to a sturdy tripod. Exposure delay mode was activated. Tonal and colour variance across the crops are due to change in natural light during the session.
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The full frame at 85mm
At the widest aperture of f/1.2, centre sharpness is good, but rises to excellent from f/1.4, and being the absolute sharpest between f/2 and f/8. Sharpness drops off ever so slightly at f/11, before showing the softest results - which are still very good - at f/16.
The overall impression of sharpness is great throughout the aperture range. At the edge of the frame, sharpness is best between f/2.8 and f/11.
Aperture | Centre Crop | Edge Crop |
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