Nikon 85mm F1.8 D-AF Lens

Nikon 85mm F1.8 D-AF Lens
alaAverage 4.5

493 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 16 expert reviews and 477 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 86/100 and users rate it 92/100. The average review date is Feb 20, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 124479 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: May 24, 2013.

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Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF Lens

 

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Lens Test: Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S Nikkor

 

When nikon introduced its full-frame D4 for pros in January, it also had something for its amateur fans: the 85mm f/1.8G AF-S Nikkor ($500, street)—the fifth 85mm for FX bodies in its current catalog. This newest 85mm also belongs to another Nikon...

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Nikon 85mm f/1.8 D AF Review Round-Up

 

The Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8 D was a very boring lens during the tests simply because it showed a exceptional performance in all tested categories. Besides the lab results the lens shows a beautiful bokeh (out-of-focus blur). If I had to name a weakness it...

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Great lens, terrible purchase experience

 

What all the other reviews say about this lens is true! The bokeh is simply amazing! I also own a Nikon 28-300mm and notice nearly no change in what I see through the viewfinder when turning the focus ring at the highest f-stop. With the Nikon 85mm,...

Consistent Output","Durable","Easily Interchangeable","Nice Bokeh","Strong Construction

Heavy

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wonderful portrait lens

 

I just upgraded to full frame (D700) and wanted a longer portrait lens for headshots. Besides, my 50mm f\/1.4G was unsatisfactory because it has slow focus. The 85mm is anything like that: extremely sharp even at f\/1.8, even in low light conditions. I...

Consistent Output","Fast \/ accurate auto-focus","Lightweight

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Great for the money

 

This is a fantastic bargain for a lens with this image quality. Although it is made of plastic, the optic inside is top notch. You can\'t find any better 85mm lens for the money on Nikon. I used to have teh Sigma 85mm f\/1.4 before this and I was very...

Consistent Output","Fast \/ accurate auto-focus","Image quality","Lightweight","Nice Bokeh","Sharpness

Plastic

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Great lens

 

Great lens, love it.

Durable ; Easy To Use ; Lightweight ; Reliable

Product Specifications

Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality. PRODUCT FEATURES: High performance fast maximum aperture Nikkor telephoto lens; Internal focusing for fast AF operation; Rounded diaphragm makes out of focus elements appear more natural; Fast f/1.4 aperture is helpful in shooting indoor sports or stage productions.

Accessories

Accessory Type:Diopter correction eyepiece
Compatibility (Camera Model):Nikon F65 / Nikon F80/Nikon F80 / Nikon F65/Nikon FA / Nikon FE / Nikon FE2 / Nikon FM / Nikon FM2 / Nikon FM3A
Compatibility (Product Type):Camera

Dimensions & Weight

Diameter:2.8in/3.1in/3.2in/3.3in/3in
Length:2.5in/2in/3in/4in/5in
Weight:13.4oz/18.7oz/19.8oz/20.6oz/21.9oz/27.3oz

Header

Manufacturer:Nikon/SIGMA
Model:+0.5 Correction Eyepiece/+1.0 Correction Eyepiece/0.0 Neutral Correction Eyepiece
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Nikon/Nikon Nikkor/Nikon PC Micro-Nikkor/Sigma

Lens System

Focus Adjustment:Automatic / Manual/Manual
Lens Aperture:F/1.4/F/1.8/F/2.8/F/4.0-5.6
Max Focal Length:300mm
Max View Angle:28.5degrees/28degrees/34.3degrees
Min Focal Length:70mm/85mm
Min Focus Range:15.4in/33.5in/35.8in/36in/37.4in
Optical Zoom:4.3
Special Functions:Macro / Tele / Zoom/Macro / Tilt-shift/Tele/Tilt-shift
System Type:Lens
Type:Lens/Telephoto lens/Telephoto zoom lens/Tilt-shift lens

Lens System Mounting

Mounting Type:Canon EF/Nikon F

Optical System

Magnification:0.11/1 / 2/1 / 7.9/1 / 9.2
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