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Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8D

4.2

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Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

rubberized focus ring operates very smooth and slightly damped
build quality is very good
build quality of the lens is very good and in line with most moderately priced

little sister lens (AF 85mm
comparatively expensive when looking e
the autofocus was not as reliable as with my tamron zoom

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 6
Focus method: Internal, Rear
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 0, 85 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal, Telephoto

Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8D - Pros & Cons

Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8D

rubberized focus ring operates very smooth and slightly damped
build quality is very good
build quality of the lens is very good and in line with most moderately priced
Very fast and reliable
this model is sharper then the new AF-S version
results are superb
This lens is also great for portraits
Fast enough and a pleasure to use
The lens is built very well
image quality is excellent
Focus is fast enough for most applications
image quality are great as well
The lens has a nice feel and weight to it
well-suited for portrait photography
very good value for low-light photography
quick and easy
sharp
clear images
vibrant colors and great detail
fast and accurate autofocus
light weight
is very compact in itself
is compact
well built
fast focusing and sharp
The construction is very solid
well made robust and optically sound
sharper wide open and perhaps focuses slightly faster
image quality is magnificent in low light for concerts
Bokeh is smooth and buttery and adds creativity to your shots
Really sharp with a clean bokeh
Bokeh is lovely and sharpness is absurdly good

little sister lens (AF 85mm
comparatively expensive when looking e
the autofocus was not as reliable as with my tamron zoom
50mm and 85mm AF-S models annoyingly slow
8 lens does not offer a lens-mounted manual focus switch
autofocus being slow or noisy
the color reproduction of the lens tends to be cold
The lens is not very friendly with backlight and side light
Pictures from the lens have a slightly cold hue
your camera does not have a focusing motor
8d has no built-in focusing motor
Intermediate values can only be set through the menu of the camera
this lens does not have a brilliant retractable hood
F3 occasionally with no issues just not preferred
The lens does not have a focus motor
the thread is really metal
The lens does not use special optical elements
8D is morally outdated
Intermediate values can only be set using the camera menu
the lens cap is a little difficult to get on
chromatic aberration in the out of focus area
autofocus with the D40 or D60

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Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.8D - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Telephoto
Lens mount	Nikon F

Aperture max	1.8
Aperture min	16
Aperture ring	yes
Number of diaphragm blades	9
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Fixed
Elements	6
Groups	6

Weight	13.4 oz
Diameter	2.83 in
Length	2.32 in
Filter size	2.44 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	0 - 85
Maximum magnification	8.8 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal Rear
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Screw drive from camera
Closest focusing distance	0.85
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Plastic Metal
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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