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Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | 
| Brand: Nikon
List Price: $565.00
Buy New: $379.95
You Save: $185.05 (33%)
New (7) Used (2) from $335.00
Rating:  17 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Focal Length: 85
Minimum Focal Length: 85
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 4.2 x 4.1
MPN: 1931
Model: 1931
UPC: 018208019311
EAN: 0018208019311
ASIN: B00005LE75
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 months
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| Features:
| • | Portable medium telephoto lens that is ideal for indoor and outdoor portraits | | • | Rear Focusing system for fast and smooth optical performance | | • | Subtle blurring of background for beautifully natural and evocative portraits | | • | High-speed f1.8 aperture | | • | Compact and lightweight at 13.2 ounces |
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Product Description
Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:Compact and portable telephoto lens that is ideal for portraits;Rear focusing for fast AF operation;Subtle blurring of background for beautifully natural and evocative portraits;An excellent choice for your first telephoto lens.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
Very under-rated April 18, 2006
D. Barrack (Atlanta, GA)
48 out of 50 found this review helpful
I have a D200 and while all the hype is around the 18-200 and others, this is one awesome lens for portraits and other closer up type photos. I read a few things that I had to research and thought I'd pass on my experience:
- How is this with a D200? (ans: great. fast auto-focus. no compatibility issues)
- Do you really get crisp photos and cool bokeh? (ans: absolutely)
- Is 1.8 ok or do you need 1.4? (ans: I don't have a 1.4 but the 1.8 is so competent for the price and I get the crispness and shallow DOF I was looking for)
- Is the shooting distance for an 85mm acceptable or do you need a 55mm so you can be closer to the subject? (ans: I really like the shooting distance for the 85mm. I really would not less distance between me and the subject)
Enjoy!
Excellent compact moderate telephoto lens July 30, 2005
John Kwok (New York, NY USA)
35 out of 35 found this review helpful
If you don't need the speed or can't afford the expensive 85mm f1.4 Nikkor lens or both, then this lens may be the right one for you. It took Nikon a while to produce a superb compact 85mm lens, but this time they finally got it right. Without a doubt, this is a fine portrait lens for photographing head-and-shoulder portraits (The only lens which is optically better is Nikon's legendary 105mm f2.5 Nikkor lens, and its close optical twin, the 105mm f2.8 Micro Nikkor.). Since the 105mm f2.5 Nikkor lens doesn't have an autofocus version, then this might be the perfect moderate telephoto lens for owners of Nikon autofocus SLR cameras. Regardless, this lens has a well-earned reputation for excellent contrast and resolution.
Unbelievably sharp July 23, 2004
Vasya (United States)
20 out of 32 found this review helpful
It's very sharp lens. You will be wised to use it extensively on little children, they have such clear faces. Be careful when you use this lens with middle age women. It could show imperfecton in thousand fold. Again very sharp, very fast Af focusing on my Nikon F80. Ecxelent portrature lens, but be careful-women will hate you for unflattering portrature. My advise use black and white film-you will see less imperfection in prints with the same rasor sharp focus.
What you are looking through December 15, 2006
J. Schmitt (Japan)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
The apperature opens about the size of a silver dolar.
This is another lens that I bought to substitute the 18-70mm lens that I had for a year. For about the same price you can ditch the 18-70mm middle of the road lens and pick up the 50mm 1.4/f and this 85mm 1.8/f. It will make you happy.
This lens is ideal for portraiture for two main reasons. Its focal length and its apperature. The focal length not only gets rid of distortion but also allows you to get a nice portrait without being right up in the person's face. The apperature allows you to get a shallow enough depth of field (how far is in focus) that background distractions are blurred out. It also allows you to shoot in low light conditions.
All around a great lens.
Great for Close Portraits May 15, 2006
Matt Howe (Washington, DC)
7 out of 20 found this review helpful
I bought this lens when I purchased my Nikon D70s in February. I have to admit I have not used it too much. However, when I have used it, I am pleased with the results. Mostly, as I have been walking around town practicing taking photos, I have little use for the 85mm, because it's not good for "point-and-shoot" scenes.
When I have taken portrait shots, however, the 85mm is very clear and creates great depth of field, which I find important.
I hope this was helpful.
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