Nikkor AF-S 85mm F/1.4 G Nikon F

Specifications01

MountNIKON F

Focal length85mm

Max aperturef/1.4

TypeCinema · Portrait · Telephoto · Prime

Weight595 g

Filter size77 mm

Physical length86.5 mm

Min focus distance0.85 m

Max magnification0.1205

Aperture blades9

Optical elements10

Groups9

Lens hoodbarrel-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)

Additional Info02

Category["Nikon F"]

Review AuthorKlaus

Other Featuresmount sealing

Review VerdictThe Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4 G is quite an impressive lens. Sharpness is very high at f/1.4 and great at medium aperture settings. The border/corner performance is respectable at fully open aperture and it's very good to excellent at f/5.6. For the intended usage, portraiture, a lack of sharpness towards the borders and corners usually would not be an issue, but having the extra sharpness available opens up new creative options. Typical for a fast prime the amount of vignetting is high at f/1.4 and f/2. There's also strong bokeh fringing in critical scenes. CAs and distortion are well controlled, though. As you'd expect from such a lens, it offers a smooth bokeh. The build quality is on a very high level. Thanks to an AF-S drive autofocus action is virtually silent and quite fast for a portrait lens. However, the weather-sealing is rather basic by modern standards. The retail price of around $1000 is quite reasonable and o verall, it remains a desirable lens, even on a 45-megapixel DSLR. If you'd like to support our work, please consider shopping for this or other lenses via one of the following partners: * Amazon (US) * Amazon (EU) * B&H (US) * Adorama (US) * KEH (used gear, US)

Review Published2026-10-09T00:28:58+00:00

Optical Construction10 elements in 9 groups Nano Crystal Coat