Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens sample photos

Written By Robert G Allen Photography

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens sample photos

I have shot over 5 thousand (5,000) photos with this lens. What’s not to like; it’s sharp, light and has great Bokeh. Here is just a small sample of what this lens can do. Some were taken during event assignments while others were taken in studio settings and other situations.

Go ahead and click through the samples and let me know in the comments below your thoughts on this lens (no sign in required to leave a comment).

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Welcome to Robert G Allen Photography. I'm a professional multi-disciplinary commercial freelance photographer based in the Pacific Northwest and a Nikon DSLR Enthusiast.

While my career has primarily been as an event photographer, this website represents other areas of photography for which I have professional competency and enjoyment. The resulting front page gallery and single subject galleries are the result of a combination of client assignments and personal areas of interest.

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