Customer Reviews for Nikon Inc. AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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Nikon Inc. AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
Updated and optimized for digital, this fast aperture compact medium telephoto FX-format portrait lens offers crisp and natural image reproduction for stills and HD video.
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Customer Reviews for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
Review 1 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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A pro quality lens at a beginner's price!
PostedMay 11, 2013
Nikonjim
Location Hickory, NC
I can only reinforce what has already been said. This would be worth buying at twice the price. Great color, great focus, and super sharp.
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+1point
Review 2 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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great lens ... love it.
PostedApril 2, 2013
Tashin ..
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience More than a year
Role Just getting started with photography
this lens worked really good on my Nikon D-90 ...very sharp and bookeh so awesome .. I love it very much .. and it won't disappointed.
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+6points
Review 3 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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My lens 90% of the time
PostedMarch 30, 2013
Danish Fashion Photographer
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Semi-professional photographer
So much better than the old model, delivers every time, great bokee and skin tones
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Review 4 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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Outstanding -- A much have
PostedMarch 3, 2013
Golf0007sd
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience More than a year
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I have been looking for a nice 85mm lens, and when a member of my photo club recommended this lens, I pulled the trigger...and I'm so glad that I did. I its weight and sharp photo's to be outstanding. I highly recommend you have this lens in your bag. You will thank me for it..well Nikon really. And the price is just Outstanding!!
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+5points
Review 5 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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Superb lens. Blew all my friends and relatives away with the amazing photographs !
PostedMarch 3, 2013
iluvNikon
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Occasional user, memory keeper
Bought from Amazon. It is superb ! I own 50mm and 85mm. I also own the 18-105 kit lens.
85mm and 50mm G lenses are quiet, fast and perform extremely well indoors and outdoors. Their low aperture numbers 1.4 and 1.8 make them ideal for low light. I get some of the best pics almost effortlessly. My sample pic can be seen on amazon (cake cutting one in newly added).
Owned other branded cameras but after moving to Nikon, I am asking myself everyday...why did I not do it sooner ? Its quality is surreal and unsurpassed. This 85mm lens is perfect for portraits but also for any photo really includes landscape.
I would highly recommend this one and the 50mm 1.4G.
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+4points
Review 6 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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for the price...great lens
PostedMarch 1, 2013
the kid from da Bronx
Location Las Vegas, NV, USA
Age Over 65
Favorite Subject Sports
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I bought this lens from Amazon...I did research and read the reviews.
All were favorable...I bought the lens for portrait shooting, I like nice tight shots..Received the lens today March 1, 2013...This lens is very sharp...and has nice bokeh.
I was shooting at F2.2 the images were very crisp...at F5.6 and above the images were phenomenal..
If you're considering this lens get it you won't be sorry...Nikon you done good...
Willie...
All were favorable...I bought the lens for portrait shooting, I like nice tight shots..Received the lens today March 1, 2013...This lens is very sharp...and has nice bokeh.
I was shooting at F2.2 the images were very crisp...at F5.6 and above the images were phenomenal..
If you're considering this lens get it you won't be sorry...Nikon you done good...
Willie...
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+4points
Review 7 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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A Great Lens
PostedFebruary 13, 2013
Eugene W
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Travel
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I purchased this as a portrait lens for my D7000. My selection was based mainly on the favorable reviews I had read and the affordable price.
The first time I actually used it was in a low light situation (a Christmas Lights Festival) and I was not disappointed at all. Though not a "tiny" lens, it was small enough and light enough to carry around the whole night with no trouble. The images were sharp were the bokeh was very smooth.
I am thrilled with this lens... This piece of glass is is must have.
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Review 8 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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Excellent Lens!
PostedFebruary 4, 2013
Nikonfan
Location Kansas
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I wanted something for portrait and street photography, chose this lens and have never regretted it. Focus is pin-point sharp with beautiful bokeh and works very well in low light.
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+4points
Review 9 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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Amazing Image Quality!!!
PostedNovember 20, 2012
RookieDSLR
Location Kansas, USA
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Semi-professional photographer
This lens is just down right beautiful! If you need a perfect portrait lens you have to leap on this one. I am just blown away by the quality of images I was able to get out of this lens. I am extremely happy with the purchase and in my opinion the best BANG for your BUCK!!! A must get.
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+5points
Review 10 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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Value for money
PostedOctober 31, 2012
Jogi
Location India
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Professional photographer
I myself Joginder, brought this lens 10 days back, it is so light weight and sharp that I do not have words to express. One of Nikon's best lens ever made. Full marks to Nikon. And keep on making the lens like this which are value for money.
With best regards,
Joginder
Joginder
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+5points
Review 11 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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Great lens, value for the money
PostedJuly 26, 2012
Przemek
Location Chicago, IL
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 6-10 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Semi-professional photographer
This lens produces beautiful portraits on the D700. It's sharp even wide open and has a pleasing bokeh. You get a lot for the price. I highly recommend it. It's a marked improvement over the older 85mm f/1.8 D which I used to own.
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+12points
Review 12 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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85mm F1.8 makes my heart sing
PostedJuly 16, 2012
Jensen Captures Photography
Location Toronto, ON, Canada
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 3-6 months
Role Semi-professional photographer
This lens is superb !
Pros:
Very delicious creamy bokeh
Sharp as a tack!
Doesn't brake your bank account !
Very delicious creamy bokeh
Sharp as a tack!
Doesn't brake your bank account !
Cons:
Hard to find one except that It's not the 85 f1.4
Hard to find one except that It's not the 85 f1.4
Conclusion :
If you can't afford the 85mm 1.4 get the 1.8 ! you wont regret it.
If you can't afford the 85mm 1.4 get the 1.8 ! you wont regret it.
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+29points
Review 13 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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Fantastic Sharpness
PostedJuly 8, 2012
DroppedMyCONTAX
Location Indianapolis, IN
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I was looking for a lens to shoot portraits in low-light situations (no flash, large aperture) and this lens fits the bill rather nicely. Imagine sharpness is fantastic and of course this will challenge your focusing skills (both AF and MF). Great looking bokeh is a plus too.
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+16points
Review 14 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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People Perfect
PostedMay 14, 2012
pictureted
Location Redwood City, CA, USA
Age 55-65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Semi-professional photographer
I've been looking for a compact, fast, short telephoto for portraits and candid shots. This 85 suits me nicely. It focuses quickly, is very sharp from f1.8 with excellent contrast and it's light and compact. The fact that it takes the same 67mm filters as my 16-85 and 70-300 is an added bonus.
When there are people in the picture, this is my favorite lens. I also find it works for all the other subjects I've tried it on. For me it seems free of any weaknesses.
Would I rather have the 85/1.4? Only if I didn't have to carry it. Less expensive is nice too.
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+18points
Review 15 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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Phenomenal Lens!
PostedMarch 12, 2012
Baseline Photography
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Semi-professional photographer
I bought this lens a few weeks ago and it's been incredible to shoot with. It's extremely quick and great in low light. The 1.8 f-stop allows for a creamy bokeh. For a long time, I dreamed about one day purchasing the 85mm 1.4G, but now that I've purchased this one, I am extremely content.
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+63points
Review 16 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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Excellent all around lens
PostedMarch 10, 2012
Nikon1 user
Location Topeka, KS, USA
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Sports
Nikon Family 11-20 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
Excellent lense that balances well on My D80 w/MBD80. Focus is very fast and accurate. This lense creates excellent images event at 1.8. There is very minor problems with Chromatic Aberation.
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+2points
Review 17 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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Value for money lens
PostedMarch 1, 2012
sylvester
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Occasional user, memory keeper
I was planning to get 85mm 1.8 D, however 1.8 G is slightly better (keeping in mind the price difference).
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Review 18 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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Great Improvement from the D Version
PostedFebruary 29, 2012
Chris
Location San Francisco, CA
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Portrait
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Semi-professional photographer
This lens focuses much faster than the D version. On a D7000, there is noticeable fringing wide open, but that is to be expected on cheaper glass. The physical size of it is just right. It's bigger than the f/1.8D, but smaller than the f/1.4G. The weight is just perfect, too. 85mm has always been my favorite focal length and this lens deepens my love.
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+3points
Review 19 for AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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THIS IS NOT A MACRO LENS
PostedDecember 27, 2012
grnzbra
Age Over 65
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
The Nikon store has this in the Close Up (Macro) lens section and there are no values in any portions of the Tech Specs sections. However, based on it being in the macro section, I expected a macro lens and sent this page to my wife as a Christmas gift suggestion. Since returning it would be a slap in my wife's face, I'm stuck with it and she thinks it's a macro lens. (which I find more upsetting than being stuck with a lens I didn't really want).
By the way. other than the fact that it's not a macro lens, I think it's a great lens.
By the way. other than the fact that it's not a macro lens, I think it's a great lens.
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-88points