High-Aperture Photography Lens "MC Zenitar 1.4/85" for Nikon

High-Aperture Photography Lens "MC Zenitar 1.4/85" for Nikon — PJSC KMZ

Name: High-Aperture Photography Lens "MC Zenitar 1.4/85" for Nikon
Brand: Zenitar
SKU: 255724
Availability: InStock

Brand: Zenitar

$150 - $480 USD

MOQ: 20 pieces

Key Features

Focal length: 85 mm

Maximum aperture-Minimum aperture: 1;4-22 pcs

weight: 580 year

Work segment: 44 mm

Supplier Information

PJSC KMZ

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Description

The MC Zenitar 1.4/85 is a high-aperture medium telephoto lens produced by PJSC KMZ — the Krasnogorsky Mechanical Plant named after S.A. Zverev, one of Russia's most established precision optics manufacturers.

Designed for full-frame 35mm cameras with Nikon F and Canon EF bayonet mounts, this manual-focus lens delivers exceptional light-gathering performance with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. Its 7-element, 5-group optical scheme is paired with multi-layer anti-reflection coatings (MC) that effectively suppress flare and ghosting when shooting directly against the light.

The 85mm focal length and 28° angle of view make it a natural choice for portrait, landscape, and interior work, particularly in low-light environments where faster shutter speeds or shallow depth of field are essential. Focusing is fully manual, covering a range from 0.85 m to infinity, and the 8-blade iris produces smooth, rounded bokeh at mid-aperture settings.

The lens accepts 72mm screw-in filters and measures 78×59.5 mm at a weight of 580 g. Each unit ships with front and rear caps and is backed by a 24-month manufacturer's warranty.

Details & Equipment

Lens Body — Nikon F Mount

Nikon F Bayonet Mount

The MC Zenitar 1.4/85 shown with its Nikon F bayonet, confirming direct compatibility with Nikon full-frame and APS-C bodies without an adapter.

Focusing Ring and Scale

The rubberized focusing ring provides firm, damped rotation with a clearly marked distance scale; the focus range runs continuously from 0.85 m to infinity.

Optical Performance

Portrait Bokeh

Sample image shot with the MC Zenitar 1.4/85 demonstrating the characteristic smooth background blur and subject isolation achievable with the f/1.4 aperture at 85mm.

Natural Light Rendering

The multi-layer coatings preserve tonal gradation and color accuracy in available-light scenes, showing the lens's characteristic 'Zenitaresque' transition from sharp focus to blur.

Low-Light Capability

The f/1.4 maximum aperture allows the camera to maintain low ISO and fast shutter speeds in dim environments, as illustrated in this sample from the manufacturer's gallery.

Features

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f/1.4 Maximum Aperture

The f/1.4 maximum aperture gathers exceptional light for shooting in dim conditions and allows precise control of depth of field, isolating subjects against softly blurred backgrounds.

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Multi-Layer Anti-Reflection Coating

All lens elements carry MC (multi-layer) coatings that significantly reduce internal reflections, flare, and light scatter — maintaining contrast and color accuracy even when shooting against strong light sources.

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7 Elements in 5 Groups

The optimized optical scheme of 7 elements arranged in 5 groups delivers sharp, high-contrast images across the entire 36×24 mm full-frame field at all aperture settings.

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Full Manual Control

Aperture adjusts manually from f/1.4 to f/22 with precise click-stop detents, giving photographers full creative control over exposure and depth of field independent of camera automation.

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8-Blade Iris Diaphragm

The 8-blade aperture mechanism creates a near-circular opening at mid-apertures, producing soft, well-rounded bokeh highlights in out-of-focus areas of the image.

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Compact Full-Frame Build

Measuring 78×59.5 mm and weighing 580 g, the lens covers the full 35mm frame with a 28° field of view and accepts standard 72mm filters, making it practical for fieldwork.

Buyer Benefits

Outstanding low-light capability: the f/1.4 aperture enables hand-held shooting in poorly lit interiors and evening conditions without increasing ISO excessively
Smooth, creamy background separation from the combination of 85mm focal length, f/1.4 aperture, and an 8-blade diaphragm
Multi-coated optics maintain high contrast and accurate color rendition when shooting backlit subjects
Full-frame sensor coverage with no vignetting or resolution drop-off towards the corners on 36×24 mm cameras
Close minimum focus distance of 0.85 m allows tight portrait framing without extension tubes or adapters
24-month factory warranty from the original Russian optics manufacturer
Available in both Nikon F and Canon EF mounts, broadening compatibility across major camera systems

Applications

Portrait and headshot photography in studio and on location Low-light indoor photography including events, concerts, and interiors Landscape and outdoor photography requiring selective focus Architectural and interior photography in available light Street and documentary photography Artistic photography with deliberate shallow depth-of-field composition Film and video production on cameras with Nikon F or Canon EF lens mounts Astrophotography and night photography exploiting the wide f/1.4 aperture

Source: official manufacturer website