AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
Updated and optimized for digital, this fast aperture compact medium telephoto FX-format portrait lens offers crisp and natural image reproduction for stills and HD video.
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AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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People Perfect
I've been looking for a compact, fast, short telephoto for portraits and candid shots. This 85 suits me nicely. It focuses quickly, is very sharp from f1.8 with excellent contrast and it's light and compact. The fact that it takes the same 67mm filters as my 16-85 and 70-300 is an added bonus.
When there are people in the picture, this is my favorite lens. I also find it works for all the other subjects I've tried it on. For me it seems free of any weaknesses.
Would I rather have the 85/1.4? Only if I didn't have to carry it. Less expensive is nice too.
May 14, 2012
Phenomenal Lens!
I bought this lens a few weeks ago and it's been incredible to shoot with. It's extremely quick and great in low light. The 1.8 f-stop allows for a creamy bokeh. For a long time, I dreamed about one day purchasing the 85mm 1.4G, but now that I've purchased this one, I am extremely content.
March 12, 2012
Excellent all around lens
Excellent lense that balances well on My D80 w/MBD80. Focus is very fast and accurate. This lense creates excellent images event at 1.8. There is very minor problems with Chromatic Aberation.
March 10, 2012
Value for money lens
I was planning to get 85mm 1.8 D, however 1.8 G is slightly better (keeping in mind the price difference).
March 1, 2012
Great Improvement from the D Version
This lens focuses much faster than the D version. On a D7000, there is noticeable fringing wide open, but that is to be expected on cheaper glass. The physical size of it is just right. It's bigger than the f/1.8D, but smaller than the f/1.4G. The weight is just perfect, too. 85mm has always been my favorite focal length and this lens deepens my love.
February 29, 2012
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im upgrading from a D3100 to a D7000 and was wondering if this lens and the 50 mm 1.8G af-s lens will work on the D7000
3 months, 1 week ago
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Odom
mississippi
Location :
mississippi
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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My 40mm f/2.8 decreases apreture when focus distance is closer , is the 85mm f/1.8 like this or is the 1.8 in all distances 0.8-infinite
1 month, 3 weeks ago
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NikonPro
Cairo, Egypt
Location :
Cairo, Egypt
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Professional photographer
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The 40mm f2.8 mentioned here is a macro lens. When focus distance closes macro lenses will always close aperture automatically by some margin. This will happen regardless PASM mode of shooting used and whenever AF or MF is employed. It is simply a nature of macro lenses.As Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G is not a macro lens, you can expect true f/1.8 aperture at all focusing distances.
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ogotaj
Staten Island, NY, USA
Location :
Staten Island, NY, USA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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If the camera set in Aperture priority (A) the aperture won't change unless you changed in the shooting mode. If the camera is set to Auto, Program or Shutter priority the aperture will change.1 month, 3 weeks ago
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sticky
Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Location :
Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D40.Answer:
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AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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Do you have any idea when the new 85mm 1:8 will be shipped out to distributors? I have been on a waiting list for some time.
3 weeks, 3 days ago
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Anonymous
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BH Photo staff said that they already received a few of this lense and they'll ship by order date. If u just pre-ordered it for a month, u probably wait few more weeks. Someone even ordered in Jan, so they should get it first.Apr 28, 2012 by
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Eric
US
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US
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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depends where u look its here alreadyApr 27, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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How do the Brokeh and Barrel Distortion with the 85mm f/1.8G lens compare to the same in the 85m f/1.4G lens?
4 months ago
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sltcc
CT
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CT
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Excellent! We suggest that you purchase both to determing for yourself which one is ideal for your intended application.Jan 26, 2012 by
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I am wondering about usiing this lens for indoor basketball. Will it focus fast enough for fast action sports?
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4 months, 2 weeks ago
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THLC
Michigan
Location :
Michigan
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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This updated medium telephoto f/1.8 lens is great for shooting stills or HD videos. The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G features Nikon's Internal Focus (IF) system providing fast and quiet AF and produces sharp and clear images at all apertures. Its fast maximum aperture is ideal for taking stills or HD videos under ideal lighting, in low light, head and shoulder portraiture, weddings or concerts.4 months, 1 week ago
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The new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G was release last friday and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days after release date. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.4 months, 1 week ago
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The new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G was release last friday and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days after release date. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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We cannot make comparisons with other competitors. Please visit our website for more information in the specifications for the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G that would help you better to make your selection.
Am quite excited to know about this new launch.
- Can you pls confirm if this lens would work with Nikon D50?
- Also when it would be available for purchase?
- Can you pls confirm if this lens would work with Nikon D50?
- Also when it would be available for purchase?
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Amit
Princeton, NJ
Location :
Princeton, NJ
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D50. The new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G was release a few weeks back and it’s usually available after 30 to 45 days after release date. You may want to check with your local dealer or keep visiting our Nikon store.
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AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens Review
by Andrew AlexanderMarch 2012
Andrew Alexander posted his review of the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens on the SLRgear Review website, touting its sharpness. Alexander noted that the lens performed well in testing, especially with regards to chromatic aberration, where he said the results were "very impressive." Alexander felt the lens is well-built, with enhanced sealing against the elements.
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AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens Review
by Dan HavlikApril 2012
Dan Havlik posted his review of the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens on the PDNonline.com website. Havlik noted that the lens has a slightly narrower build than the f/1.4 version and solid optics. He found the bokeh of the lens to be pleasing, and image quality to be vivid with accurate color and very little distortion, and stealthily quiet. Havlik concluded by saying, the lens produces "great image quality with consistent sharpness."
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