Name: Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 463
Rating: 4.2 (42 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.8 / 5

rubberized focus ring is nicely damped and operates smoothly
Superbly sharp
from full open

these lenses are not weather sealed
G-type lens and thus does not offer an aperture ring
Nikon lenses without gold rings are not designed to withstand tough weather

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 9
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 85 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal, Telephoto

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

rubberized focus ring is nicely damped and operates smoothly
Superbly sharp
from full open
Wide-open performance is good
Very nice bokeh as one would expect
this lens is a solid step up
is as good and often even better and costs less
sharpness and contrast wide open
Sharpness
contrast and bokeh
4G is sharper and delivers better edge sharpness
sharpness is also homogeneous across the frame
an excellent lens and an excellent value
quite sharp
and equally affordable
Build quality is pretty decent for what is a consumer lens
Build quality is good
good
bright and inexpensive
bokeh is nicely round

these lenses are not weather sealed
G-type lens and thus does not offer an aperture ring
Nikon lenses without gold rings are not designed to withstand tough weather
significantly outperforms its 50mm
the lens is stopped down
Focus is not super-fast
Nikon AF-S 85mm
8G AF-S is comparatively sluggish
Image stabilization is not built in
Vignetting is not visibly present
The lens reverses for storage on the lens
elements of special glass types that were applied to prevent color flaws
focusing was sometimes less sharp
Distortion is practically absent with most telephoto lenses
8G AF-S is not rated as a macro lens
Lens Metric Scores too with the notable exception of vignetting
8G is homogenous across the frame at all aperture settings
built-in autofocus motor
at f/16 Image sharpness
no means macro territory
lack of built-in Vibration Reduction
a bit of light fall-off in the extreme corners
8G lens may have a lot of plastic parts

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Telephoto
Lens mount	Nikon F

Aperture max	1.8
Aperture min	16
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Fixed
Elements	9
Groups	9

Weight	12.35 oz
Diameter	3.15 in
Length	2.87 in
Filter size	2.64 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 85
Angle of View	18 - 50
Angle of View 35mm Equivalent	28 - 30
Maximum magnification	0.12 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.80
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Nikon - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.1

Based on 8 reviews

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 16.02.2012

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G Review | Photography Blog

4.5

The AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G is a fast mid-range telephoto prime lens for Nikon full-frame DSLRs. With a maximum aperture of f/1.8 and an iris diaphragm with seven rounded blades, the AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G should be able to create excellent bokeh effects. Read our in-depth Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G review.

Photography Life

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G Review

PCMAG

Published: 23.03.2015

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G Review

4.0

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.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S Nikkor Review

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Published: 06.01.2012

Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S Nikkor Review

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G review: An awesome prime that doesn’t cost the earth

DXOMARK

Published: 21.01.2013

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G review: An awesome prime that doesn’t cost the earth

Launched in January 2012 the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G prime lens offers a great focal length for portraiture and a wide maximum aperture for low-light photography. Compatible with both Nikon FX and DX lens mounts this latest version of Nikon’s popular short telephoto prime also features a built in autofocus motor making it full functionality on all Nikon DSLR cameras. At $500 it boasts a great price too, so if you’re after a 85mm portrait lens this could be the one for you.