Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon 85mm f/1.4G
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Release Date: 2010-08-19
MSRP Price: $1699.95
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: FX-format ultra-fast classic portrait lens with high picture quality, high performance, beautiful Bokeh (background blur) and outstanding reliability
Photography Life Review Summary: Photographers buy the Nikon 85mm lenses for their beautiful bokeh rendering, colors and sharpness when shooting portraits at large apertures. As you have seen in this review, the Nikon 85mm f/1.4G exceeds expectations by beating both the old AF-D version of the lens and the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G at 85mm. It truly is one hell of a lens for portrait photography and the fact that it focuses dead-on at f/1.4 in pretty much any light makes this lens a remarkable tool for professional photographers that work in challenging conditions and need the highest performance they can get from a prime lens. With the exception of AF speed, it beats the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D in every way and the fact that it actually delivers tack sharp images with accurate focus, easily compensates for the AF speed. The Nikon 85mm f/1.4G is certainly an ideal candidate for any kind of portrait photography, where subjects are beautifully isolated from the backgrounds and maximum sharpness of the subject is preserved. Read the full Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Review by Photography Life.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 85mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35 mm Film |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.12x |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 18°50' |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 28°30' |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 10 |
| Lens Groups | 9 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Nano Crystal Coat | Yes |
| Super Integrated Coat (SIC) | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave Motor (SWM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3.0 ft. (0.85m) |
| Focus Mode Switch | Auto, Manual |
| G-type | Yes |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | (Approx.) 3.4x3.3 in. (Diameter x Length), 86.2x84mm (Diameter x Length) |
| Weight | (Approx.) 23.3 oz. (660g) |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | HB-55 Bayonet lens Hood, LF-1 Rear Lens Cap, LC-77 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, CL-1118 Semi-Soft case |
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