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Light Weight Nikon Lens (fixed focal tele)

Nikon 85mm f/1.4 D AF is a very, very good lens. It is made with the same sturdy mechanics as the 28mm f/1.4D AF and 20-35mm f/2.8D AF.

It is especially well suited to the new Nikon D3, in fact, this is the lens with which the Nikon D3 is shown in many of Nikon's promotional photos.

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Product
Nikon AF DC Nikkor 105mm f/2D
Product
Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Product
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Product
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
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Specification
Specification
Specification
Specification
Description
Portrait lens with Nikon's exclusive Defocus Control. Change the appearance of out of focus elements so that they appear softer or coarser Rear focusing for fast AF operation
Description
"Professional photographers make Nikkor lenses their lenses of choice. Nikon is committed to every aspect of lens manufacturing, maintaining clarity, sharpness, focusing accuracy, range and reliability.PRODUCT FEATURES:High-per&#102ormance telephoto lens;ED glass elements offer high-resolution and high-contrast image even at maximum aperture;IF (Internal Focusing) technology for fast AF operation;Perfect for news, sports, action and astronomical photography.
Description
"A fast f/1.4 aperture makes this lens a standout for sports photography and photojournalism. With Nikon's typical attention to details, its aperture has extra blades, enabling the diaphragm shape to be a near-perfect circle. This ensures crisper images and more flattering highlights in the out-of-focus portion of the image.
Description
"Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the world's finest lenses to life. They push the leading edge of lens-making in their effort to provide the ""glass"" that makes the world's greatest pictures.
Brand
Nikon
Brand
Nikon
Brand
Nikon
Brand
Nikon
Model
AF DC Nikkor 105mm f/2D
Model
AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Model
AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Model
AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Mount
AF DC
Mount
AF
Mount
AF
Mount
AF
Lens construction
6 groups - 6 elements
Lens construction
6 groups - 8 elements
Lens construction
8 groups - 9 elements
Lens construction
6 groups - 6 elements
Focal length
105-mm
Focal length
180-mm
Focal length
85-mm
Focal length
85-mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Maximum Aperture
f/1.4
Maximum Aperture
f/1.8
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Closest focus range
90cm
Closest focus range
150cm
Closest focus range
85cm
Closest focus range
85cm
Filter diameter
72mm
Filter diameter
72mm
Filter diameter
77mm
Filter diameter
62mm
Lens hood
Built-in
Lens hood
Built-in
Lens hood
HN-31
Lens hood
HN-23
Mount
111 x 79mm
Mount
144 x 78.5mm
Mount
72.5 x 80mm
Mount
58.5 x 71.5mm
Weight
640 grams
Weight
760 grams
Weight
550 grams
Weight
380 grams
Pros
"A sharp prime lens; Fast at f/2, sharp even in the corners; Fast AF (faster than 85mm f/1.4) and nearly as fast as my AF-S lenses; Defocus capability - it does work but need some playing with
Pros
"Light weight for its fast 2.8 Aperture. Solid build. Sharp. Even at 2.8 Beautiful Bokeh. Built in hood. Couples well with a tele converter
Pros
The best portrait lens made by Nikon. Razor sharp. Gorgeous Bokeh. Large aperture, ideal for wedding, portrait and travel
Pros
Excellent picture quality, very sharp, solid like a tank. I only wish the lens hood was bayonet style
Cons
"Less contrast than say a newer lens with nano-crystal coating (or more ED lenses) but arguably more favorable for people/portraits
Cons
"No rear lens to protect the diaphragm blades, weight (due to ruggedness, though)
Cons
slow AF, not the most accurate
Cons
Major dissapointment not to have a lens bag, Nikon went cheap on this one
Price
$1049.95
Price
$789.99
Price
$1229.95
Price
$449.95
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