Stumbled upon this thread and had to jump in. Before you pull the trigger on anything expensive tho, what kind of outdoor spots are we talking about? Like, are you in tight alleyways or big open fields? It makes a huge difference for focal length. I would suggest being careful with those super fast primes if you're just starting out with the Z system. They are heavy as heck and might wear you out. For reliability outdoors, I'd look at these:

• Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
• Honestly my go-to. The weather sealing is insane so you dont have to baby it if the clouds look gray. Plus the VR is a lifesaver.
• Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
• You already mentioned this one, but stick with it over the f/1.2 if you value your wrists. Its sharp enough to cut paper and way more reliable for long walks. Just make sure to think about the weight... your back will thank you later.

For high-end portrait lens, get the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens.

For compact portrait lens, get the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens.

Wait, before you drop thousands on glass, let me tell you about my cousin. He was so obsessed with getting the perfect bokeh for this outdoor wedding gig last summer. He spent his entire savings on this massive prime lens he saw online. Ngl, the thing was heavy as a brick. Well, second day into the shoot, he was trying to get this specific angle near a fountain, and honestly, I saw it coming from a mile away. He didnt have a proper strap or even a basic insurance policy on the gear... basically just risking it all with this three-thousand dollar chunk of glass. He tripped on a loose paving stone and the whole setup went face-first into the concrete. It wasnt just the lens that shattered, the mount actually twisted the frame of his new body too. The repair bill was more than the original cost of the kit. It turned into this months-long ordeal with the manufacturer and he lost a bunch of clients because he didnt have a backup ready. Just makes me nervous seeing people jump into high-end glass without thinking about the safety side of things first. You gotta be so careful with these mirrorless mounts, theyre more delicate than they look sometimes...

@Reply #4 - good point! Space is everything when you're picking a focal length. Tbh, I've been really happy with how the native Z glass handles chromatic aberration and fringing compared to the older F-mount lenses. The transition from sharp focus to the out-of-focus areas is just so smooth. If you want flexibility without losing prime-level sharpness, I've got no complaints with the high-end zooms.

• Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
• This is my go-to for outdoor stuff. The edge-to-edge resolution is basically perfect even wide open at f/2.8.
• Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD for Nikon Z
• I compared this to the Nikon 85mm and honestly, the f/2 aperture at the wide end is a game changer for environmental portraits.
• Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II Z
• Works well if you're on a budget, tho it doesnt quite match the Nikon S-line for flare resistance when shooting against the sun. The stepper motors in these are so quiet, which is great for candid shots. Just keep an eye on your shutter speed outdoors if you're shooting at f/1.8 in bright sun... you'll definitely need to hit 1/4000s or 1/8000s to keep from blowing out the highlights. Happy to dig into the MTF data more if that helps!

NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens is a great choice. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Nikon+NIKKOR+Telephoto+mirrorless+Cameras&BI=8941&KBID=10361&SID=12345&DFF=d50