Nikon 85 / 1,4 G

23 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 4 expert reviews and 19 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 89/100 and users rate it 94/100. The average review date is Apr 30, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 124479 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: May 22, 2013.

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Consumer review by: Bill GrayD (beachcamera.com)

Great lens...A+ all around

I've long been waiting to own this amazing piece of glass and was worried I had built it up to be more than it could deliver. Not so, on the D700 this is a superb setup for portraits, and is a great/fast lens for candids. Amazing bokeh!

Consistent Output ; Durable ; Easily Interchangeable ; Fast / accurate auto-focus ; Nice Bokeh ; Rugged ; Strong Construction

Oct, 2010

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Consumer review by: Diana (beachcamera.com)

Super Lens

Just covered a wedding and can't tell how

Consistent Output ; Durable ; Easily Interchangeable ; Fast / accurate auto-focus ; Lightweight ; Nice Bokeh ; Rugged ; Strong Construction

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review by: N/A (pricegrabber.com)

LIECA 90 STILL BEATS NIKON

If you are a color fine artist, Lieca still is king. The germans& sweden still will surpass the asian lens designers. Also the lieca glass will hold its value much more. My 1954 Lieca 50 macro still better color fidelity,tonality and sharpness

Versatile for D3/FX/DX FORMAT 85.MM +EQUALS 130MM IN DX

HEAVY_some plastic/Lieca compactness is key for long travleing

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review by: techtechie (pricegrabber.com)

Nikon Telephoto AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Autofocus Lens

The Nikon Telephoto AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Autofocus Lens is simply a great lens. I purchased mine at B&H Photo in New York. Images captured with this lens are tack sharp throughout with a bokeh that can only be seen to be believed and really can't...

Tack sharp with great bokeh

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Nov, 2005

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Consumer review by: zchang (pricegrabber.com)

Nikon 85mm F/1.4 AF Lens

This Nikon 85mm AF F/1.4 lens is legendary. This lens is simply the best portrait lens in the market. It is a dream lens for professional photographers and advanced amateurs. The Bokeh produced by this lens is heavenly beautiful. Yes this lens produces...

The best portrait lens made by Nikon. Razor sharp. Gorgeous Bokeh. Large aperture, ideal for wedding, portrait and travel

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Sep, 2005

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Consumer review by: zchang (pricegrabber.com)

Nikon 85mm F/1.4 AF Lens

The best portrait lens made by Nikon. Razor sharp. Gorgeous Bokeh. Large aperture, ideal for wedding, portrait and travel.

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Apr, 2005

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Consumer review by: ssj07 (pricegrabber.com)

One of the best from Nikon

This is one of the best lenses from Nikon. Built like a tank and very fast. At f1.4, this lens is reasonable sharp. It becomes very sharp after f2. This lens also produces excellent bokeh that is generally know as "creamy machine." This lens deserves...

Very sharp, excellent bokeh, fast lens

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Jan, 2001

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Consumer review by: (pricegrabber.com)

LIECA 90 STILL BEATS NIKON

Versatile for D3/FX/DX FORMAT 85.MM +EQUALS 130MM IN DX

HEAVY_some plastic/Lieca compactness is key for long travleing

Jan, 2001

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PHOTOREVIEW - EDITORS CHOICE

Expert review by: (photoreview.com.au)

AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G Lens

A fast prime lens that's ideal for portraiture and suits photographers who want to shoot at f/1.4.

Overall this lens isa winner for portrait photographers, particularly on the D800 body. Our Imatesttesting showed it provided superior resolution to the 24-70mm zoom we used forour D800 tests and was well able to match expectations for the D800's...

Jul, 2012