Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S
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Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S
The Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S is a versatile, compact, fast-aperture lens for Nikon DSLRs and a great low-cost alternative to the Nikon 85mm f/1.4G AF-S. Key features include:
Excellent for portrait, indoor-sports, and street shooting
Fast, silent autofocus with full-time manual focus
FX and DX compatible
Great value
Roger's Take
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Canon shooters talk about the Canon ‘Holy Trinity’ of prime lenses. Nikon does them one better. Nikon has the Holy Trinity of Excellent but Inexpensive prime lenses. The 85 f/1.8 G is the longest o...
Q & A
“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.”
Specifications
| Angle of View | 28°30’ |
| Aperture Blades | 7, rounded |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Dimensions | 3.1 × 2.9″ (ø x L) |
| Filter Size | 67.0mm |
| Filter Type | Screw-On |
| Focal Length | 85-85 |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
Includes
- Nikon 85mm
- Front & rear caps
- HB-62 hood
- 67mm protective filter
- Lens bag
Specifications
| Angle of View | 28°30’ |
| Aperture Blades | 7, rounded |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Dimensions | 3.1 × 2.9″ (ø x L) |
| Filter Size | 67.0mm |
| Filter Type | Screw-On |
| Focal Length | 85-85 |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
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