Rating 4.8 55 reviews
Manufacturer: Nikon
price $489.00 - $899.00
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Camera Decision
12 years ago

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens - Brand New review

Nikon 50mm f1.8G is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Nikon 50mm f1.8G lens good for?
Pros:
  • Autofocus, Distance Scale, DoF(Depth of Field) Scale, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, Light weight at only, 185g / 6.5 oz, No Weather Sealing
Cons:
  • Autofocus, Distance Scale, DoF(Depth of Field) Scale, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, Light weight at only, 185g / 6.5 oz, No Weather Sealing
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OpticalLimits
11 years ago

Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8G Lens 85MM F1.8G LENS review

Consequently, the new model now offers a silent wave AF drive, which makes it compatible with the complete range of current Nikon DSLRs. Even though the largest pressure to update the lens may have come from DX customers, a 85mm prime traditionally is a classic portrait focal length on full frame...
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Reviewed
11 years ago

Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8G Lens 85MM F1.8G LENS review

With an f/1.8 portrait lens this sweet, who needs f/1.4?...
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Roberts Camera
8 years ago

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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Digitalcamera HQ
4 years ago

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens - Brand New review

This is a small and lightweight lens that can be carried around anywhere easily. However, the size should not be taken for its lack of performance. It can perform in any light condition, which is a stellar feature as far as the price goes.
Pros:
  • Lightweight and easy to hold, Renders silky and natural-looking bokeh, Equipped with a super-fast and quiet autofocus, Subject and background mesh together beautifully, At full aperture, the resolution in the middle of the image is brilliant
Cons:
  • Lens distortion issues are noticeable, Vignetting can be seen at full aperture, Aperture and vibration ring are not equipped
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