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Nikon 85mm F/1.8 D AF Lens
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Nikon 85mm F/1.8 D AF Lens

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Auto-Focus capability for easy indoor or outdoor portraiture. Exceptionally compact for a telephoto lens. Focuses down to 36 inches. An excellent choice for your first telephoto lens
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  • Wt. 14.6 oz.
  • Dim. 2.8 x 2.3
  • Nikon 85mm F/1.8 D AF Lens Reviews


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    Nikon 85 mm F/1.8 D AF Lens
    Avg. Customer Rating:
     
    4.7 stars
    (based on 10 reviews)
    100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

    Describe Yourself:
    Semi-professional (6)
    Pros:
    Fast / accurate auto-focus (10), Consistent output (6), Durable (6), Easily interchangeable (6), Rugged (6)
    Best Uses:
    General purpose (7), Portraits (6), Night photography (4)
    Reviewed by 10 CustomersSort by:
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    Fantastic Lens
    By BubbaVerified Reviewer from Thomasville, NC on 5/23/2010
    Pros:
    Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight, Nice Bokeh, Rugged, Strong Construction
    Best Uses:
    Indoors/Low Light, Landscape/Scenery, Macro Photography, Weddings/Events, Wildlife Photos
    Describe Yourself:
    Semi-pro Photographer
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Nikon 85 mm F/1.8 D AF Lens:

    Bought this lens for portraits. Fell in love with it the first time I used it. Amazing quality and results! Terrific bokeh!

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    Well-made updated version of great len
    By Mal from Atlanta on 10/20/2009
    Describe Yourself:
    Professional
    Pros:
    Durable, Fast aperture, Outstanding Bokeh, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
    Best Uses:
    Available light, General Use, Portraits Glamour
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Nikon 85 mm F/1.8 D AF Lens:

    Use this lens on location & studio for portraits, glamour & weddings. Great low light ability for weddings & outstanding bokeh/depth of field control for portraits.

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    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Great for close work
    By The old Photo GuyVerified Reviewer from Rochester NH on 9/3/2009
    Describe Yourself:
    Semi-Professional
    Pros:
    Consistent Output, Durable, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus
    Best Uses:
    General Use, Special Effects, Upgrade
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Nikon 85 mm F/1.8 D AF Lens:

    I use this lens to shoot flowers in the various flower gardens I shoot for customers throughout the summer. customers have given me high marks for my photos, and their high quality and clarity due to my use of this particular lens.

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    [4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

     
    great lens
    By LuVerified Buyer from Chesterfield Va on 9/12/2008
    Describe Yourself:
    Semi-Professional
    Pros:
    Easily Interchangeable, Sharp Focus
    Best Uses:
    Portraits
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Nikon 85 mm F/1.8 D AF Lens:

    I'm using this lens for portrait and close ups * flowers/insects/etc..
    I love the fact that I can control my depth of field, which is one of the reasons I purchased it.
    I will be using this as one specific lens in taking some senior portraits :)

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    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Sweet piece of glass!
    By BigAssHamVerified Buyer from Long Beach, CA on 8/13/2008
    Describe Yourself:
    Semi-Professional
    Pros:
    Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Rugged, Sharp Focus
    Best Uses:
    General Use, Portraits
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Nikon 85 mm F/1.8 D AF Lens:

    This lens has been a great addition to my arsenal. My portraits have great bokeh and it gives the faces a wonderful, creamy look. I would recommend this to anyone.

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    [6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

     
    85 mm F/1.8 D AF Lens by Nikon
    By KimVerified Buyer from New York, NY on 7/28/2008
    Describe Yourself:
    Semi-Professional
    Pros:
    Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
    Best Uses:
    General Use, Night Photography, Portraits, Sports/Action, Upgrade
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Nikon 85 mm F/1.8 D AF Lens:

    This is my favorite lens so far. I use this to photograph anything and everything, forces me to use my feet to adjust composition. Great for low-light photography too. The only flaw is obvious - just one focal length, and sometimes you will encounter a shot you just can't get quite right with only one lens.

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    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Tac Sharp
    By Wayne S.Verified Buyer from Anchorage, AK on 7/27/2008
    Describe Yourself:
    Semi-Professional
    Pros:
    Consistent Output, Durable, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
    Best Uses:
    General Use, Night Photography, Portraits
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Nikon 85 mm F/1.8 D AF Lens:

    This lens is tac sharp from edge to edge. I shoot quite a bit on location and find this lens to be perfect for indoor shots in large rooms or outdoors using ambient light. Weather it's weddings or portraits I use this lens for good balance of subject and background. It focuses quickly and delivers. Highly recommended.

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    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Show Time...
    By ColoradoKidVerified Reviewer from Colorado Springs, CO on 9/6/2007
    Describe Yourself:
    Semi-Professional
    Pros:
    Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Rugged, Strong Construction
    Best Uses:
    Concert Photography, Night Photography, Professional Work

    Comments about Nikon 85 mm F/1.8 D AF Lens:

    I trotted out the 85 mm 1.8 last weekend at a show and with just a small sample to go from I'd have to say that overall the lens performed well and met my expectations.

    I had been using the 50 mm 1.4 for several shows and was mightily impressed with the performance I got out of it, but I needed a lense with a bit more reach due to where I was forced to stand to take the shots. The 85 mm gives me the perfect distance to nail down headshots and the lens is fast enough to stop just about any action going on. The bokeh produced was fantastic!

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    [2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    My favorite lens
    By fotoshirlVerified Reviewer from Nashville, Tennessee on 6/26/2007
    Describe Yourself:
    Hobbyist/Enthusiast
    Pros:
    Consistent Output, Crisp Image, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus
    Cons:
    None so far
    Best Uses:
    General Use, Night Photography, Portraits
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Nikon 85 mm F/1.8 D AF Lens:

    I was looking for a crisp, sharp, colorful image. The 85/1.8 delivers! I love the bokeh! I am in love!

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    [1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

     
    Sharp images, fun lense
    By jdt01fgoVerified Reviewer from Fargo, ND on 2/17/2007
    Pros:
    Easily Interchangeable, Sharp Focus
    Cons:
    NONE
    Best Uses:
    General Use, Professional Work
    Describe Yourself:
    Hobbyist/Enthusiast
    Bottom Line:
    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    Comments about Nikon 85 mm F/1.8 D AF Lens:

    Nice compliment to my 50mm 1.4, sharp images, fast and light lense. Great buy.

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