Portrait Photography.
With Nikon’s range of Z Series cameras and lenses, your portrait photography can display the very soul and essence of your subject in breathtaking detail. Exceptional clarity and depth is guaranteed, whether you’re capturing subtle nuances or the most striking features. Explore Nikon’s Mirrorless cameras and lenses and be empowered to reveal the beauty and character of your subjects with precision.
Nikon Cameras for Portrait Photography
Nikon Z9
The Nikon Z9 is a powerhouse for portrait photography, designed to capture your subjects with precision and artistry. Its 45.7MP sensor delivers stunningly detailed images, allowing you to capture every nuance of expression and texture. With lightning-fast autofocus and advanced face and eye detection, the Z9 ensures your subjects are always in sharp focus, even in challenging lighting conditions.
Nikon Z8
The Nikon Z8 is an exceptional choice for portrait photographers seeking balance of power and versatility. With its high sensor, it captures portraits with exquisite detail and clarity, ensuring every nuance of your subject's expression is beautifully rendered. The Z8 features advanced autofocus capabilities, including precise face and eye detection, which make it easy to maintain sharp focus on your subject, even during dynamic shoots.
Nikon Zf
The Nikon Zf fuses classic design with modern technology, appealing to lovers of both classic aesthetics and impressive performance. Intuitive controls and highly customisable settings grant the user a tailored experience with every shot. Its advanced autofocus system, which includes face and eye detection, allows for precise yet effortless portrait photography.
Nikon Z7II
The Nikon Z7II is a top-tier choice for portrait photographers, offering exceptional image quality with its high-resolution sensor.
Whilst dual EXPEED 6 processors take care of performance, advanced autofocus including face and eye detection guarantee pinpoint focus. Built for versatility, the Z7II shines in studio and on-location shoots, creating endless opportunities for timeless portraits.
The Correct Lens is Essential.
These lens specifications are ideal for natural perspectives that highlight intimate features. While longer lenses complement more dramatic moods, standard length portrait lenses can capture the true character of a subject.
The Best Lenses for Portrait Photography
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S is a superb and fast prime lens that renders details and textures with realism. Let your subject stand out with a natural bokeh background, created with the lens’s fast maximum aperture.
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
All the detail. All the sharpness. Hone your creative vision with the sharpest, fastest 50mm prime we've ever created.
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Astonishing edge-to-edge clarity. Dreamlike circular bokeh. A focal length treasured for portraits. Plentiful. Abundant. Extraordinary. This is the Plena.
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
A one-of-a-kind manual focus 58mm lens with the largest aperture of any NIKKOR ever: f/0.95. Made possible by innovations of the Z mount.
Nikon Accessories.
Get clearer, sharper and dreamier portraits with our range of Nikon accessories.
Nikon Power Packs
Increase your battery life by up to 1.8x with our range of Power Packs for compatible Mirrorless cameras, greatly increasing your shooting time throughout the night.
Mount Adapter FTZ II
Have an older NIKKOR F Lens? The FTZ Adapter allows you to work with older lenses while still benefiting from the powerful speed of your Nikon Z Series Mirrorless Camera.
SB-5000 Speedlight
Get creative and bring your subjects to life with the powerful and portable SB-5000 Speedlight.
At 30% lighter than the previous F-Mount 105mm lens, the new NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has amazing image stabilisation and is the sharpest macro lens I’ve ever used, from f/8 all the way to f/22.
Aaron Molenkamp
Award-winning Macro Photographer
Select the perfect gear.
Everything you need to take your portrait photography to the next level.
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