The Nikon 85mm f/1.4G AF-S is a great FX-format portrait lens. Key features include:
Excellent image quality with almost no distortion
Fast, nearly silent autofocus with full-time manual focus
Nine-blade aperture
FX and DX compatible
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“G” is a reference to a G-Type lens and is distinguishable from a standard D-Type lens by its lack of an aperture control ring. G-Type lenses relay distance information to compatible DSLRs like a D-Type lens but rely wholly on electronic aperture control through a camera body.
“AF-S” refers to Auto Focus that features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor or “SWM.”
Angle of View | 28.3 degrees |
Brand | Nikon |
Category | Photo |
Dimensions | Length: 3.4" |
Filter Style | Nonrotating front element |
Focal Length | 85.0-85.0 |
Focus Type | Autofocus and Manual Focus |
Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor, A-F switch, FT manual |
Angle of View | 28.3 degrees |
Brand | Nikon |
Category | Photo |
Dimensions | Length: 3.4" |
Filter Style | Nonrotating front element |
Focal Length | 85.0-85.0 |
Focus Type | Autofocus and Manual Focus |
Focusing System | Internal, Silent Wave motor, A-F switch, FT manual |