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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Lens

BH #NI8514GAF • MFR #2195
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Lens
Key Features
  • F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings
  • Silent Wave Motor AF System
Often described as the ideal lens for portraiture, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G is a short-telephoto prime characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture and ability to isolate subjects using shallow depth of field. The slightly long focal length and fast design are complemented by a rounded nine-blade diaphragm, which helps to achieve a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality. Individual elements feature both Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings, which suppress lens flare and ghosting in order to produce greater contrast and color rendering when working in bright and backlit conditions. Additionally, a Silent Wave Motor affords fast and precise autofocus capabilities along with full-time manual focus control.
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Overview

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Often described as the ideal lens for portraiture, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G is a short-telephoto prime characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture and ability to isolate subjects using shallow depth of field. The slightly long focal length and fast design are complemented by a rounded nine-blade diaphragm, which helps to achieve a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality. Individual elements feature both Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings, which suppress lens flare and ghosting in order to produce greater contrast and color rendering when working in bright and backlit conditions. Additionally, a Silent Wave Motor affords fast and precise autofocus capabilities along with full-time manual focus control.

Short-telephoto prime is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, however can also be used with DX models where it provides a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.
Notably fast f/1.4 maximum aperture helps to isolate subjects and achieve shallow depth of field effects. This bright design also excels in low-light conditions.
A Nano Crystal Coat, along with a Super Integrated Coating, has been applied to lens elements to minimize surface and internal reflections for a marked reduction in lens flare and ghosting.
Silent Wave Motor affords quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. An internal focusing design is also used, where only the internal lens groups are moved during focusing, to maintain the overall length of the lens during use and to promote faster focusing speeds.
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
UPC: 018208021956

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Specs

Focal Length
85mm
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Nikon F
Lens Format Coverage
Full-Frame
Angle of View
28° 30'
Minimum Focus Distance
2.79' / 85 cm
Maximum Magnification
0.12x
Optical Design
10 Elements in 9 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded
Focus Type
Autofocus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
77 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
3.39 x 3.31" / 86.2 x 84 mm
Weight
1.31 lb / 595 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.025 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.4 x 6.3 x 5.1"

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Reviews

Wow

By Randy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-08-13

Don't know why I waited so long to get this lens. Incredibly sharp with great bokeh.

Nikon is the king at 85mm

By Joshua
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-24

85mm is the best focal length for making subjects pop out of the picture in a 3 dimensional way. Canon's new 85mm is probably shaper but there is something magical about the way Nikon's 85 renders. The separation of in-focus and out of focus is surreal. I lvve the older version of this lens which is the Af-d. It is eery similar apart from an aspherical element. Both look give very similar results with the new lens having more accurate AF. I don't think this lens sets enough praise for it's AF accuracy. Try the Sony G 85 or Sigma 85 and you'll know how special the Nikon AF is. I shoot mine with a polarizer wide open at 1.4 for street photography and probably have about 9/10 in-focus keepers. For the streets of Phnom Penh, that is an absurd level of AF accuracy. I use a D700 body. If you already use Nikon and don't want to carry the newer monstrous 105mm, get the 85 and never look back. If you don't have a preferred camera system yet then the new Canon is worth a look. However, I don't think the newer lenses have the dreamy almost swirly bokeh. I haven't seen this swirly bokeh from the new 105mm but the old 105DC has this same effect. Maybe optical perfection isn't as pleasing after all. The 85 is the best combination of modern optics and vintage character

wow!

By Richard
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-11-17

I am by no means a professional photographer but I am trying. But so far this lens is amazing. My first shot was of my dog and without practicing or getting use to the lens, the depth of field just blew me away. Focus was on her eye and the tip of her nose and back of her ears have a very soft blur. Shot at 1.4 with no post processing. And to think it will only get better from here with more use and practice.

Laser Sharp!

By Daniel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-25

Fast and sharp, brings life into every portrait!

No sweeter (outdoor) portrait lens...

By Nelson
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-12

I bought this to replace my older Nikkor 85 1.4, which will not auto focus on the new Z bodies, even with the newer FTZii. You really have to shoot with this lens-it is phenomenal in every respect.

Professional lens for portrait!

By Xuefeng
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-10

This lens gives me a sharp image and a nice background blur. BTW, super fast and well-wrapped shipment.

Awesome lens

By Thomas
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-05-23

I got this lens just to see what it could do. It did not let me down. It produces some awesome bokeh. I used it on a graduation shoot.

Beautiful

By David
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-12-14

Beautiful images. Solid feel. I would certainly buy it again.

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