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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G F(FX) Mount Review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G

Main Features

  • 85mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 350g / 0.77 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 80mm x 73mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.8m
  • Max Magnification: 0.124x
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Nikon 85mm f1.8G Overview


Nikon 85mm f1.8G is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon 85mm f1.8G lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 85mm f1.8G is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitExcellent
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundFair
VloggingAverage
LandscapeFair
MacroPoor

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Reasons to Buy Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f1.8G



Lens Mount

Nikon 85mm f1.8G is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon 85mm f1.8G has a maximum diameter of 80mm and total length of 73mm. It weighs 350g / 12.3 oz.

Nikon 85mm f1.8G has a filter thread of 67mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 85mm f1.8G:

  • 67mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 67mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 67mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Nikon 85mm f1.8G has a fixed focal length of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm.



Weather Sealings

The Nikon 85mm f1.8G is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon 85mm f1.8G with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D850.

Optical Image Stabilization

Nikon 85mm f1.8G doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Nikon Micro-85mm f3.5G ED VR in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Nikon 85mm f1.8G has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.124x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.8m. 0.124x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Voigtlander 90mm F3.5 SL II: 0.29x - (Compare)
  • Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T2/135: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM: 0.2x - (Compare)

Aperture

Nikon 85mm f1.8G has a max aperture of F1.8 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.

Optical Formula

Nikon 85mm f1.8G's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 9 groups .

Lens Hood

Nikon 85mm f1.8G 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-62.

Body Colour

Nikon 85mm f1.8G is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon 85mm f1.8G

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon 85mm f1.8G amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Nikon 85mm f1.8G Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 85mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.8
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 9
Optical Groups 9

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.8m
Max Magnification 0.124X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 350g
Diameter 80mm
Length 73mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-62
Tripod Collar No
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