Chinese optics manufacturer Yongnuo has announced on its Weibo account its latest autofocus lens, the 85mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z-mount cameras, which is very inexpensive given the performance the company promises photographers can expect. The company says that the lens was designed to be both versatile and lightweight, making it ideal for portraiture and street photography.

The lens is constructed of nine elements in eight groups, including one low-dispersion element and one high-refractive element. It uses a seven-blade aperture diaphragm, has an aperture range of f/1.8 through f/22, uses a 58mm front filter thread, and has a minimum focusing distance of 80cm. The lens is 68mm wide by 89mm long and weighs 405 grams. Yongnuo says it is also suitable for both photo and video work and designed specifically for Nikon Z-mount cameras where full digital connectivity is supported.

The lens is equipped with both autofocus and manual focus functionality, the former powered by a stepping motor that Yongnuo says is fast and quiet. The lens also features a Fn function key that can be used to quickly call up the menu and supports future firmware updates that can be installed via the USB-C port on the lens.