Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Lens

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Lens
Widely regarded as the gold standard for portrait photography, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G is a professional short-telephoto prime that combines legendary sharpness with a signature rendering. Its ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture provides extraordinary control over depth of field, allowing you to isolate subjects against a creamy, dreamlike background. Whether you are shooting high-end fashion, intimate weddings, or low-light editorials, this lens delivers a level of character and optical precision that few can match.

The Ultimate Portrait Tool
Fast f/1.4 Aperture: The bright maximum aperture is perfect for achieving extreme subject isolation and a shallow depth of field. This design also excels in available-light situations, allowing you to shoot at lower ISOs in dim environments.

Renowned Bokeh Quality: A rounded nine-blade diaphragm produces an incredibly smooth and natural out-of-focus rendering, a hallmark of the “Nikon 85mm look” that portrait photographers demand.

FX and DX Versatility: Optimized for full-frame (FX) cameras, it also performs brilliantly on DX-format bodies, where it provides a 127.5mm equivalent focal length—perfect for tight headshots and distant stage work.

World-Class Optics & Coatings
Nano Crystal Coat: This professional-grade anti-reflective coating, paired with Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating, virtually eliminates internal reflections and ghosting. You can shoot with confidence even in harsh backlighting or high-contrast studio setups.

Superior Color & Contrast: The optical design is engineered to maintain rich contrast and accurate color rendering across the entire aperture range, ensuring your images require less work in post-production.

Precision Focusing
Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Experience fast, smooth, and nearly silent autofocus. This internal motor is highly accurate, which is critical when working with the paper-thin depth of field provided by an f/1.4 aperture.

Internal Focusing (IF) Design: The physical length of the lens remains constant during focusing, improving balance and handling. This design also contributes to more responsive and snappy AF performance.

Full-Time Manual Override: Instantly switch to manual focus simply by rotating the focus ring, allowing for fine-tuned creative adjustments without ever taking your eye off the subject.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 85mm (127.5mm equivalent on DX)

Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16

Lens Mount: Nikon F (FX-format)

Filter Size: 77mm

Weight: Approx. 21.0 oz (595 g)