How many 85mm f/1.4 lenses exist for the Nikon Z mount? Browsing through B&H, I was surprised to find that there are already six of them, and maybe more that aren’t sold by B&H. No doubt, we are spoiled for choice. Surprisingly, none of them come from Nikon, although that’s probably going to change soon. But as of today, there’s a seventh one: the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro Lens, which is also available for Sony E mount. I’ll tell you a bit about it in this field review.
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A great documentary photographer and teacher Jindřich Štreit once said, “The art of photography is similar to playing the violin. You have to practice every day to reach virtuosity, and if you set your instrument aside and return to it only occasionally, the spark fades. It’s like the training of a top athlete.”
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The end of the year is always a busy time for me, and this year even more than normal! Right now I’m juggling about a dozen things, including writing the Nikon Z8 review, producing a pair of Online Workshops, working on our new printer, filming new YouTube lens reviews, and updating our eBooks. Some days I wonder if I’ve overextended myself, but I think back, and this is always how things have been. The best cure that I’ve found is to make time, even when it feels like it’s impossible, to go out and do something I love, which is photography.
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Today, I’m happy to announce two workshops for 2026: Death Valley in February/March and Colorado Fall Colors in October! Join us in some of the world’s most beautiful places for hands-on photography instruction from the Photography Life team.
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