How much does the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S cost in the UK?

The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S starts from £2799 in the UK, available across 4 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Nikon

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S

Name: NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Brand: Nikon
Availability: InStock

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S is a landmark portrait prime — combining the classic 85mm focal length with a large f/1.2 maximum aperture that delivers breathtaking subject separation, silky smooth bokeh, and a level of three-dimensional rendering that no f/1.8 can match. Built to the highest S-line specification with multi-focus AF and full weather sealing.

GearFrame's Take

A portrait lens of the highest order — f/1.2 subject separation and three-dimensional rendering that is simply unmatched in the Z system.

Starting from

£2799 new

Used from £1408 (eBay)

Average price across retailers: ~£2949

Available at 4 retailers

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Clifton Cameras

£2799

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£1408

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£1818

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Value & Depreciation

£2999

Launch price

→

£2799

Today

Value drop

Over ~3 years, this camera has cost roughly £67/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

Core

Released

2023

Focal Length

85mm

Aperture

f/1.2

Compatible Mount

Nikon Z-mount

Filter Size

82mm

Dimensions

96mm diameter × 119.5mm length

Weight

1160g

Weather Sealed

Yes

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

Multi-Focus System (three AF groups) — fast and quiet

Optical IS

None (relies on IBIS)

Min. Focus Distance

N/A — lens

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

9.1

Street

4.7

Travel

4.8

Wedding & Events

7.6

Filmmaking

7.0

Documentary

6.6

Landscape

6.5

Casual

4.5

Food

6.4

Architecture

6.5

Underwater

5.8

✅ Great For

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Portrait 9.1 Strong on optical quality, maximum aperture and focal length. The finest portrait lens in the Z system. f/1.2 subject isolation is extraordinary.

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Wedding & Events 7.6 Strong on optical quality, autofocus and maximum aperture. f/1.2 handles the darkest venues. Rendering is as good as it gets for weddings.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

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Casual 4.5 Held back by focal length and value for money.

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Street 4.7 Held back by focal length and portability.

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Travel 4.8 Held back by portability and focal length.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →