Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(DX) Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f3.5G ED VR Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f3.5G ED VR lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Autofocus |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Internal Focusing |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| Min focus distance of 0.29m / 11.4 inch |
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Lens Mount
Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR has a maximum diameter of 73mm and a total length of 99mm. It weighs 355g / 12.5 oz.
Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR:
You can also check All Nikon F Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR has a fixed focal length of 85mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 127.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Zoom Method
Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f3.5G ED VR features a maximum aperture of F3.5 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F32. While a maximum aperture of F3.5 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. At 85mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F3.5 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. The minimum setting of F32 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 10 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 ED glass element.
Lens Hood
Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-37.
Body Colour
Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 85mm f3.5G ED VR.
Top Alternatives of Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR in Other Lens Mounts
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