Nikkor AF-S 85mm F/1.8 G

Specifications01

MountNIKON F

Focal length85mm

Max aperturef/1.8

TypeCinema · Portrait · Telephoto · Prime

Weight350 g

Filter size67 mm

Physical length80 mm

Min focus distance0.8 m

Max magnification0.125

Aperture blades7

Optical elements9

Groups9

Lens hoodNikon HB-62, barrel-shaped (bayonet mount, supplied)

Additional Info02

Category["Nikon","Nikon F"]

Keywords["F-mount","Nikkor","Nikon","Prime","Tele"]

Review AuthorMarkus Stamm

Review Rating8

Other FeaturesLens provides distance (D) information to the camera, Silent Wave AF motor

Review VerdictThe Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8 G is an excellent lens that performs on a very high level in almost every regard. Sharpness is on a very high level in the image center straight from the largest aperture, the borders and corners deliver very good resolution throughout the tested aperture range. Typical for a fast prime there is pronounced vignetting wide open, which can easily be cured by stopping down. The same applies to Bokeh fringing. CAs and distortion are very well controlled though. The biggest surprise is probably the bokeh quality, which is not right up there on the benchmark level set by 85mm f/1.4 lenses, but quite close. The build quality is on a high level and in line with other Nikon consumer prime offerings. Thanks to an AF-S drive autofocus action is virtually silent and quite fast for a portrait lens. So, in summary, for most subjects the lens performs very similar to faster 85/1.4 lenses, but at a fraction of the price. Certainly highly recommended!

Review Criteria{"Build Quality":8,"Optical Quality":8,"Price/Performance":10}

Review Published2021-08-29T17:09:00+00:00

Optical Construction9 elements in 9 groups

Field Notes02

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G prime lens for Nikon F mounts, intended for portrait and low-light use. It provides a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture for shallow depth of field.

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