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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85 mm f/1.8G

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Manufacturer Nikon Nikkor
Model AF-S 85 mm f/1.8G
Lens style Telephoto
Focal length 85 mm
Maximum aperture f/1.8
Angle of view 28.5 o
Closest focusing distance 0.8 m
Maximum magnification 1:8
Minimum aperture 16
Number of diaphragm blades 7
Auto focus type SWM
Lens Construction 9 elements / 9 groups
Filter diameter 67 mm
Macro No
Available mounts Nikon F
Dimensions 80 x 73 mm
Weight 350 g
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Average rating (7 owners reviews)
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4.48 Good
Owners reviews (7)
  1. kds8404
    kds8404 2 December 2017, 10:03
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    IP 75.170.x.x
    Owner since: 3 years
    Price: 500
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: AF and build quality is comparable to the 50mm 1.8G (slow) Closest focusing distance is a bit far

    Pros: Outstanding image resolution and contrast Negligible coma and distortion Lightweight Good wide open Low vignette

    Summary: Don\'t get a nifty fifty, get this 85mm or the 60mm. Perfect portrait lens.

  2. V
    V 15 July 2015, 12:15
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    IP 78.51.x.x
    Owner since: 3 years
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    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Auto focus tends to hunt a little to lock focus but this lens wasn't made for action.

    Pros: Value for money: How many of us wanted that 85 mm 1.4 but the price was ridiculous. Weight: This lens is a joy to use because of its size and weight. Image Quality: I was blown away with the IQ of this lens. My images looks so contrasty and the bokeh is so creamy.

    Summary: I am so happy with this lens for what I'm getting for the price. I don't even want to upgrade this lens albeit f/1.8 aperture. Even if sigma made an "art" 85 f/1.4 I don't think it will blow this affordable luxury lens out the water like the 35 mm and 50 mm from Nikon.

  3. skorpios
    skorpios 7 March 2014, 11:52
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    IP 62.1.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
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    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: A bit plasticy No stabilization Lots of chromatic aberration

    Pros: Superb shaprness and IQ

    Summary: One of the best lenses around. For DX cameras is a bit too long for general use (~130mm equiv).

  4. LCN
    LCN 17 December 2013, 20:01
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    IP 91.177.x.x
    Owner since: 1 month
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    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: Wide open on the D800, the lens is a bit soft. The plastic finishing & cheap manufacturing versus what Nikon was capable to do in the past. Chromatic aberration in some circumstances

    Pros: Interesting Bokeh on FF.

    Summary: Add 200€ and give me the same lens with a sturdy, metal finishing + some minor optical improvements.

  5. rrwilliams64
    rrwilliams64 10 October 2013, 00:46
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    IP 24.29.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
    Price: 400 USD
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: none

    Pros: 95% performance of Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 at a fraction of the price

    Summary: One of Nikon's best for the $$$.

  6. Tor
    Tor 14 August 2013, 20:32
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    IP 80.202.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
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    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: I'd liked it to have 9 blades of course, but 7 rounded is ok.

    Pros: Awesome lens for flattering portraits and great for landscapes too. Sharpness is excellent, clearly better than the old 1.8D-version in the open end. Pleasant bokeh, contrast and colours. Only 350g and a delight to handle.

    Summary: This is my favorite lens on the D800. (I've never tried the 85/1.4G, though) The handling, weight and "feel" to this combination simply makes shooting a pure pleasure, and it provides fantastic IQ! A great-value nobrainer. Love it!

  7. dikimake
    dikimake 26 April 2013, 02:06
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    IP 84.251.x.x
    Owner since: 3 months
    Price: 400 €
    User profile: Semipro

    Cons: slow focus

    Pros: very sharp...nice close focus...

    Summary: high value lens*****

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