Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Medium Telephoto Lens - Black
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 with 333 reviews
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Description
Features
Compatible with a variety of Nikon DSLR cameras
Works with any Nikon FX or DX-format DSLR camera with an F-bayonet mount. Also compatible with most Nikon 35mm SLR cameras.
Medium telephoto lens gets you closer to your subject
Allows you to capture intricately detailed images without getting too close to your subject. Concentrates the focus on a narrow field of view for vivid close-up shots.
85mm focal length
Beautifully isolates your subject from the background. This versatile focal length blends depth and dimension for stunning portraits, action shots and low-light images.
f/1.8 maximum aperture
Performs exceptionally well in low-light settings and allows remarkable depth-of-field control, so you can softly blur the background and draw attention to your subject.
SWM (Silent Wave Motor) ensures smooth, precise focusing
Utilizes ultrasound vibrations to focus the lens, resulting in smooth, silent and precise autofocusing.
M/A focusing mode
Allows you to switch from manual to automatic with virtually no lag time, by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens.
Internal Focus for fast, smooth autofocusing
Allows for a more compact, lightweight construction and a closer focusing distance without changes in the lens barrel length.
Advanced lens coating for improved optics
Nikon Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare and ensures consistent color balance for true-to-life images.
2.62' minimum focusing distance
Accommodates 67mm filters
Compatible with screw-on filter types.
Accessories included
Comes with a hood, lens cap (front and rear) and case.
What's Included
- Bayonet lens hood (HB-62)
- Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Medium Telephoto Lens
- Owner's manual
- Semisoft lens case (CL-1015)
- Snap-on front lens cap (LC-6) and rear lens cap (LF-4)
Key Specs
- 85 millimeters
- 1.8 f/
- 85 millimeters
- Lens Mount CompatibilityNikon DX, Nikon FX
- Lens TypeTelephoto Prime
General
- Product NameAF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Medium Telephoto Lens
- BrandNikon
- Model Number2201
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
- Additional Accessories IncludedBayonet lens hood (HB-62), Semisoft lens case (CL-1015), Snap-on front lens cap (LC-6) and rear lens cap (LF-4)
Dimension
- 0.7716 pounds
Additional Dimension
- Product Length with Lens Closed2.9 inches
- 3.1 inches
Compatibility
- Brand CompatibilityNikon
- Camera Model FamilyNikon D300S, Nikon D3300, Nikon D3400, Nikon D500, Nikon D5200, Nikon D5300, Nikon D5500, Nikon D5600, Nikon D7100, Nikon D7200, Nikon D7500
- Nikon AI-S
Performance
- Filter Diameter67 millimeters
- No
Feature
- Minimum Focus Distance31.2 inches
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
Imaging
- 28 degrees
- No
- Auto/Manual FocusAutomatic, Manual
- Yes
Exposure Control
- 16 f/
Other
- No
- UPC018208022014
Customer rating
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 333 reviews
(333 Reviews)Customer images
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Lens
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I just got the 85mm f1.8G for my d810. I am very happy with this lens. The lens is really fast, sharp and produces great images in low light.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I’m amazed
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I’m honestly amazed. Amazing quality even in low light settings. I don’t even have to edit my photos
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Just What I Needed!!
|Posted .I bought this for a DX camera so I can shoot High School basketball games. I am pretty close to the action so a zoom was not necessary! The 1.8 and the fact that its a Prime lens makes it an excellent choice. Putting this on the DX gave me about 127mm zoon and when shooting I choose JPEG which gives me even more FPS than if I was shooting raw. I have the option to crop in the camera as well. I love it!!
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Drives my business
|Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Can’t beat this lens. I have no complaints what so ever.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Picture quality, PortraitsCons mentioned:Dx
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Lens!!
Posted .Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Picture quality, PortraitsCons mentioned:DxI bought this lens after tons of research to use for portrait photography. When i got it and started snapping pictures on my DX body, (actual focal length w/ crop sensor closer to 127mm) I was irritated. There was no noticeable difference from my Nikon 50mm 1.8g that I was try to improve on. I came home, grabbed the box and prepared to return it before the 15 days. Then I decided to go ahead and import some photos I took with it to my computer and really see. I was absolutely blown away with the sharpness. Granted the AF is much slower than the 50mm and 35mm 1.8G, the quality it well worth it. See this are mainly used for portraits and stuff like that, it is awesome. I would not recommend for anything that moves super fast if you want to use wide open. I did a sample test because I could not find one anywhere online that compared the 50mm f/1.8G to the 85mm f1.8G and frankly, this is probably the most common upgrade, not the 1.4mm that internet seems to constantly compare. The bokeh on this lens is a tad bit better, mainly due to compression of the image at such a long length. I attached an image to show sharpness comparison. Using a tripod. Notes on image, I had to compress a little because bb only allows 5MB upload, hope you can see the difference.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Crazy Sharp
|Posted .Crazy Sharp and punchy colors with very good contrast wide open at f1.8 center to corners.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Design, Picture quality, Portraits
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing portrait and low light lens.
Posted .Pros mentioned:Design, Picture quality, PortraitsSimply the best portrait lenses I've used on a full frame Nikon. I wanted a sharp lens that can be shot wide open for good subject isolation with a narrow depth of field and this lens fits that role. As for the focal length, I think it's perfect for head shots; the one in my review was taken with me seated at the same table just a few feet from the subject. I had an SB700 flash sitting on the table off to the side of the subject and fired it remotely with a Yongnuo YN622N wireless flash trigger. With my 50mm lens I'd have had to crop it quite a bit and lose out on some resolution. My 24-120 F/4 zoom lens would have worked OK but it's not as nearly as good in low light. This lens will get the nod anytime I want to capture human subjects. Are they any negatives? The only negative I can identify is that I'd prefer this lens was nano-coated. I think the color rendition and contrast is better with the nano-coated lenses. I'm sure that nano-coating would increase the price some but this lens is so relatively affordable that I could live with that. Some may say the lack of VR is a negative but I don't agree. I'm glad this lens doesn't have VR as the VR system would add weight and with a wide 1.8 aperture I don't see that it would be particularly useful in this application. All the positive reviews are correct, this lens is an amazing value and is a wonderful addition to your FX Nikon. It's light and simple design should give you many years of faithful service capturing beautiful images.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Design, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect portrait lens
|Posted .Pros mentioned:Bokeh, Design, Picture qualitybeautiful lens for portraiture, very sharp and beautiful bokeh at f/1.8.
I would recommend this to a friend
What experts are saying
Q: QuestionAm I understanding well? It won't be compatible with the D5300 either?! I have a 5300 and want to purchase this lens. Will I have problems focusing? Please help
Asked by Lb.
- A:Answer The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens is completely compatible with the Nikon D5300 DX-format DSLR camera and is ideal for portraiture, weddings and concerts. When used with a DX-format camera this lens has an effective field of view of 127mm. This 85mm lens is an AF-S type of lens which means it uses a "Silent Wave" motor (SWM) for focusing and it will focus beautifully when paired with the Nikon D5300 to provide images that are absolutely stunning.
Answered by NikonStaff
Q: Questionis this compatible to Nikon D3200
Asked by kay.
- A:Answer Yes, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens is fully compatible with the D3200.
Answered by NikonStaff
Q: QuestionI have a Nikon D7100. If I use this lens will it auto focus by itself or will I have to adjust the focus manually?
Asked by Bob.
- A:Answer Yes, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Medium Telephoto lens will autofocus with the Nikon D7100 DX-format camera but there is also an M/A switch on the barrel, so you can change to manual whenever the situation calls for it. This lens is ideal for portraiture, weddings and concerts and when mounted on a DX-format D-SLR will have an effective field of view of 127mm.
Answered by NikonStaff
Q: QuestionLow light sportsWith the 1.8 capability, how does this lense perform for night high school football or indoor high school basketball in low light situations?
Asked by Spenceworld.
- A:Answer The f/1.8 aperture is excellent for lower light shooting situations. What you need to access is - will 85mm be enough of a reach to capture the action that you want to capture.
Answered by NikonStaff
Q: QuestionNikon - AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G and Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G tremendously differ in price. What would you say about pictures they make? Could you please compare these lenses?
Asked by Ksi.
- A:Answer The 85 1.8g is an excellent lens that can be used both for portrait work and as a short telephoto for landscape or any other type of photography. It is extremely sharp and has excellent bokeh (Out of focus characteristics). The 1.4G is more portrait work oriented and is not as good at distance as the 1.8G. It also focuses slower. It does have about the best bokeh you can find on a Nikon Lens.
Answered by jfenton57
Q: QuestionI want to take nice pictures of my children during concerts at school or when going on holidays in Outdoor light. I have a D3200 will this lence be the Best choice to buy?
Asked by Sil.
- A:Answer The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G is a beautiful lens that produces sharp and clear images at all apertures. It's ideal for head and shoulder portraiture, weddings and concerts. When mounted on a DX-format DSLR camera, such as the Nikon D3200, this lens has an effective field of view of 127mm. This lens offers outstanding performance for HD videos or portraits with a beautiful and softly blurred background.
Answered by NikonStaff
Q: QuestionCompatibilityWill this work with my d3100
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Yes, however with it being a cropped sensor in a DX body you will have a slightly longer focal length closer to 127mm opposed to the FX version of 85. It is well worth it. I use it on my D3200 and couldn't be happier.
Answered by JwaltPhotography
Q: QuestionI have a Nikon D3500. I want more of a bokeh style, is this lens compatible with my camera?
Asked by Alfonso1076.
- A:Answer The Nikon D3500 is compatible with AF-S type G lenses such as the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens and is capable of giving you a beautiful bokeh effect! However, you may want to keep in mind that this lens is an FX format lens while the D3500 is a DX format camera. When an FX lens is put on a DX camera, the result is a magnified image by about 1.5x. This means that, for example, an 85mm FX lens on a DX camera will give you the equivalent angle of view of a 128mm lens on an FX camera. For more information on lens compatibility, please contact Nikon Support.
Answered by NikonStaff