Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.8G
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Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8G Lens 85MM F1.8G LENS review
Great portrait lens...- Beets the 1.4 in everything but build quality, great color & contrast
- The only category the 1.4 beets it in is having a 1.4 aperture.
Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8 G (FX) - Review / Test Report
The Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8 G is an excellent lens that performs on a very high level in almost any regard. Sharpness is excellent in the image center straight from the largest aperture, the borders and corners deliver very good resolution wide open and excellent sharpness stopped down.
Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Review
The Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G promises excellent performance at what is an extremely versatile prime focal length
Great IQ as expected
Purchased this to use with my D800, primarily for portraits. The lens excells for portraits, providing terrific IQ. However I am a little disapointed in the build quality of the lens; it (and the other 'G' lenses seem to be pretty cheaply built, out of pl
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G
Nikon's series of f/1.8G prime lenses is a boon to photographers who use the company's D-SLR cameras . Each one we've tested has been a solid performer, and affordably priced. The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G is no different.- Excellent sharpness
- Minimal distortion
- Wide aperture
- Inexpensive
- Lacks optical stabilization
- Limited close focus capability
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G Review (Review Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G)
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G is a light and compact lens that's ideal for portraiture. It's quite sharp, and equally affordable.- Excellent sharpness., Minimal distortion., Wide aperture., Inexpensive.
- Lacks optical stabilization., Limited close focus capability.
Grey market lens but not listed as such
There was no indication in the listing that this is a grey market lens therefore the warranty would not be serviceable by Nikon Canada. The supplier placed a sticker on the box indicating that there is a two year warranty but as the lens was originally supplied to India it is uncertain as to who or...
Nice Versatile Lens, but Expensive
Easy to use, not fancy, utilitarian
Prime lenses are an invaluable part of a photographer's arsenal. While their fixed focal lengths mean they can seem lacking in flexibility, they more than make up for this with increased optical quality.
Nikon 85mm f/1.8 G Review
This new 85mm's optics are the best ever from Nikon, but the mechanics are the cheapest: it's the first 85mm Nikon lens ever made with a plastic focus ring or made in China.