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The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G is a premier short-telephoto prime, widely regarded as one of the best portrait lenses for the Nikon F-mount system. It perfectly balances a high-speed f/1.8 aperture with a remarkably lightweight and compact design. Whether you are shooting in a studio or on location, this lens provides the ideal focal length for flattering facial compression and stunning subject isolation, making it an essential tool for wedding, event, and portrait photographers.
Exceptional Portrait Rendering
Fast f/1.8 Maximum Aperture: This bright design excels in low-light situations and offers precise control over depth of field. It allows you to create a beautiful “bokeh” effect, softly blurring backgrounds to make your subjects truly stand out.
Super Integrated Coating: Nikon’s specialized coating is applied to individual elements to significantly reduce lens flare and ghosting. This ensures your images maintain high contrast and neutral color fidelity, even when shooting in challenging backlit environments.
7-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: The diaphragm design contributes to a soft, natural out-of-focus quality, adding a professional aesthetic to the highlights in your background.
Precision Handling and Speed
Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Experience quick, quiet, and highly accurate autofocus. The SWM is critical for capturing candid moments and recording video without the distraction of focus motor noise.
Internal Focusing (IF): The lens is designed so that only the internal lens groups move during focusing. This maintains the physical length of the lens and promotes faster, more responsive AF performance.
Full-Time Manual Override: You can instantly switch to manual focus simply by turning the focus ring, allowing for fine-tuned creative control without having to toggle switches on the camera body.
Versatile Format Compatibility
Full-Frame and APS-C Ready: Optimized for FX-format (full-frame) Nikon DSLRs, this lens is also a favorite for DX-format shooters, where it provides a 127.5mm equivalent focal length—perfect for tight headshots and distant stage photography.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 85mm (127.5mm equivalent on DX)
Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Filter Size: 67mm
Weight: Approx. 12.4 ounces (350 grams)
