About the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G
Many aspiring shutterbugs start out their SLR careers with an 18-55mm kit lens, and that's a great beginning point. But when it comes time to add a new lens to your camera bag, what should you choose? One great choice might be this bright, medium telephoto "portrait length" lens, the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G. Its large maximum aperture will give you detailed shots without a flash in low light situations, plus nicely defocused backgrounds that will highlight your chosen subjects. With a focal length of 85mm on full-frame cameras, and 127.5 on DX-format cameras, you'll be taking close-ups and portraits that command your audience's attention.
Product highlights:
- AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens
- compatible with Nikon digital and select film SLR cameras
- effective focal length:
- 85mm with full-frame sensor digital or 35mm film cameras
- 127.5mm with APS-C sensor cameras
- minimum focus distance: 2.62 ft.
- minimum aperture: f/16
- lens construction: 9 elements in 9 groups
- attachment/filter size: 67mm
- lens is 3-3/16" in diameter, 3-1/4" long
- weight: 12.4 oz.
- warranty: 5 years with product registration
Supplied Accessories:
- front and rear lens caps
- soft lens case
- lens hood
- MFR # 2201
What's in the box:
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G owner's manual
- AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens
- LC-67 Front lens cap (installed)
- LF-4 Rear lens cap (installed)
- HB-62 Bayonet lens hood
- CL-1015 Semi-soft Case
- User's Manual (multiple languages)
- Warranty form
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Mount Type | Nikon F-mount | |
Sensor Size | Full frame | |
Image Stabilization | No | |
Lens Type | Medium Telephoto | |
Focal Length | 85mm | |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | |
Weight | 12.4 ounces | |
Parts Warranty | 5 Years w/registration | |
Labor Warranty | 5 Years w/registration |
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Features
Overview: The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens is a fixed focal length lens with a fast f/1.8 aperture for high quality portraits and other low-light applications. It is designed for use with FX/35mm format cameras, but has been optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both FX and DX-format D-SLRs. When mounted on a DX-format camera, the angle of view is reduced and equivalent focal length becomes approximately 127mm (see Specifications below).
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC): Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superior color performance and substantially reduced ghosting and flare, by enhancing light transmission.
Silent Wave Motor (SWM): The exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate, and quiet auto focus.
Internal Focus: Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range.
Focus Mode Switch: The Focus Mode switch on the barrel of the lens lets you easily switch between manual focus and auto focus. If you want to enable auto focusing, the camera must be set to Auto Focus, and the switch on the lens needs to be set to "M/A". With most Nikon D-SLRs, the lens gives you a manual override option, allowing you to rotate the separate focus ring while pressing the shutter release halfway.
Diaphragm: The lens is equipped with a rounded 7-blade diaphragm, which renders a more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.
Lens Hood: The lens comes with the HB-62 bayonet-type lens hood. The hood adds approximately 1-5/8" to the overall length of the lens. You can invert the hood and snap it onto the lens for storage, if desired.
Specifications
- Type of Lens: Type G AF-S Nikkor lens with a built-in CPU
- Type of Mount: Nikon F-bayonet type
- Filter Diameter: 67mm
- Focal Length: 85mm
- Closest Focus Distance: 2.62'
- Focusing Method: Internal focusing (RF) system, AutoFocus using a Silent Wave Motor, manually by a separate focus ring
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
- Lens Construction: 9 elements in 9 groups
- Angle of View:
- FX/35mm Format: 28°-30'
- DX Format: 18°-50'
- IX240 System: 22°-50'
- Dimensions: Diameter=3.147", Length=3.212" (3.827" with lens caps)
- Weight: approximately 12.4 ounces
Warranty Information
Warranty Terms: Nikon offers a 1-year parts and labor warranty on this lens. An additional 4-year Extended Service Coverage is available at no charge if you register the product with Nikon within 10 days of purchase.
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Great tight lense. Paired with my Nikon D750. Excellent Bokeh and fast focus. Would recommend the lense and as always Crutchfield delivered great service. Lense is a bit lighter than others, (perhaps more plastic)- but this has not taken away from feel.
SteelerMedallion from hillsborough, NC