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Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Medium Telephoto Lens - Black

Model:
2201
SKU:
6839379
Your price for this item is $549.95

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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 426 reviews

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99%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers admire the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens for its exceptional image quality and smooth bokeh, frequently citing its ability to produce stunning portraits. Many appreciate its reasonable price and lightweight design, making it easy to use. While some users noted chromatic aberration, the overall consensus points to a positive experience. The lens's focal length is also frequently praised for its suitability for portrait photography.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Price

    Great portrait lens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What a great lens. It’s really reasonably priced for what you’re getting. Image quality is fantastic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Excellent lens for indoor sports

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My daughter is playing travel basketball and many of the gyms have poor lighting. The lens I had could not let in enough light to get any quality pictures. I purchased this lens and it looks like I’m a professional sports photographer. The photographs are crisp and clear and with the proper settings freezing the action is no problem. The only downside is that it’s a fix lens but that can be overcome by how you position yourself to take the shots. I would highly recommend this lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh, Image quality

    Low maintenance lens

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Camera does not need any focus adjustments with this lens. It's great for a bokeh effect while producing clear pictures. Worth the money spent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh, Image quality

    Love it!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful lens. I could be happier with it. Photos are super sharp and bokeh is incredible.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    It's a great lens!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a great portrait lens that is easy to use. It was worth the price and the quailty is excellent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Price

    Awesome, must have

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I already have 35 mm, 50 mm. I wanted to try 85 mm and this one is reasonably priced and when i tried it, it didn't disappoint me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh, Low light performance

    Amazing portrait lens.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect for portraits and getting amazing bokeh. Lens is fast and great in low light.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh, Image quality

    Great go to portrait lens

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The image quality and bokeh this lens delivers are fantastic, and at this price point cannot be rivaled by anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh

    Smooth bokeh

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The aperture of this lens is amazing. Great for outdoors. Just a warning, I bought to take pictures of my kids, but it’s too long for interior photos on a DX camera. You have to step back very far. Outside, though it’s a beauty! Light lens and beautiful bokeh. Happy shooting! Side note: I dropped my camera with this lens on and it held up pretty well considering it hit concrete. I had to fix the aperture clip...and good as new.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Price

    Great for indoor sports

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens has fixed all of my basketball shot woes. I am finally getting clear sharp well lit pictures. Great price too!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Amazing Portraits!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great telephoto portait lens. Shoots great photos with amazing picture quality wuth shallow deoth of field highlighting the subject. I am very happy with this addition.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh

    Great Lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this lens to go with my D810 to take portraits. It is sharp and produces nice bokeh. It is also very light.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh, Image quality

    Everything I was looking for

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect creamy bokeh, super sharp, with just the right amount of compression highly recommend this lens!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh, Image quality

    great portrait lens

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is beyond my expectation, the bokeh is awesome, it creates clear pictures, its my carry everywhere l go lens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh, Focal length

    Perfect focal length for portraits.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Glad I picked this lens up. Perfect focal length for portraits and fast aperture:-)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Chromatic aberration

    Great lens

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have this lens paired with my D850. Straight out of the box, it didn't pair well. Once I made micro adjustments, the pictures are overall sharp. No major issues with chromatic aberration. Overall, it's been worth the money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Focal length, Image quality

    Sharp images!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Incredible detail and sharp images at a great focal length for a full frame Nikon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh, Image quality

    Superb for portraits

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    On a full frame sensor camera, this lens is awesome. Beautiful bokeh, great colors, sharp image.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bokeh

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome portrait lens. Is lightweight and Creates beautiful bokeh.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Low light performance

    Great lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great lens- works well in low light. Very nice pictures

    I would recommend this to a friend
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