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About this product
Product Identifiers
BrandNikon
MPN1931
GTIN0018208019311
eBay Product ID (ePID)220004390
Product Key Features
MountNikon F
Focal LengthFixed/Prime, 85mm
Compatible BrandNikon
Maximum Aperturef/1.8
SeriesNikon NIKKOR
TypePortrait
Focus TypeAuto
Additional Product Features
Aperturef/1.8
Additional Tech CharacteristicsAf
Focal Length (mm)85mm
Camera TypeSLR
Camera TechnologyDigital
Product LineNikon Nikkor
Ratings and reviews
Most relevant reviews
- 24 Mar, 2018Most favourable review
Amazingly sharp at f/4 to f/10, great at f/1.8
For years I had been making do with a nifty-fifty and a 105mm prime, and using one of my zooms to cover anything in between. I finally decided to plug the gap with the Nikon 85 mm f/1.8 D AF. I am impressed. I test new lenses at various distances and apertures with resolution cards and by photographing the landscape around my house. I am shooting with a D7200 and I like to use ISO 200. I shot in A mode. Then I load the NEF 14 bit images in Capture NX-D and go pixel peeping at 250 to 400%. The 85mm prime thing easily edges out the Nikkor 18-300mm zoom at F/4 to f/11, and does well even at f/2.8. At f/1.8 the 85mm starts to look similar to the zoom, but the zoom is at it's maximum aperture of 6.0 ... so the 85mm has a 3+ stop advantage on light gathering. This is definitely one heck of a good lens. The ebay seller was also good with the description, wrapped it very well, and sent it promptly. Overall, I'm very pleased.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Feb, 2017Most critical review
Great lens as expected.
In near mint condition on the outside but 2 large dust particles on glass that will require cleaning some time. Otherwise as good as new. Dust like this in a non-breathing zoom is of concern. Was the lens opened at some point ? I will have to get it checked out which will cost extra off course.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Dec, 2015
Real value for money
I bought this from eBay near about one month before and used this at my last shoot. I must say the result is far far better than 85mm f/1.4D. It produce unimaginable sharp image. It is light weight and of course good value for money. Now I am planning to sale my 85mm f/1.4D...LOL I am a portrait photographer and I never detached this lens from my camera and it became my must lens in my bag. If you are a portrait photographer, you should have this lens in your bag.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Mar, 2016
Perfect lens for filming interviews
I make documentaries. Through the years, I've been searching long and hard for the "perfect" lens to use for the sit down interview shot. This is what I came up with. The lens is fast, with a beautiful creamy background behind the interview subject. It's really the ideal length from the camera to the interview subject to the background. That's my only purpose here for my use with this lens...but it is the best tool for the job for video due to it's manual features. Quality all the way.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Feb, 2017
Classic Manual Portrait lens
The construction on my sample is excellent, though the focus ring is on the loose side. I have an 85mm f2 on which the focusing is more damped. I use this lens on a Fujifilm X-Pro 1 with an adapter. It looks fantastic, and the pictures are lovely. On the down side, the lens is wider towards the front, and so it tips the camera forwards.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Aug, 2018
Great portrait lens
I chose this specific 85mm lens because I wanted a dedicated portrait lens that would be compatible with both my film and digital cameras. I have yet to use it on my film camera, but I am pleased with how it performs on my DSLR. The image with this lens is sharp, and it performs well in low lighting. The focus ring is a little looser than I am used to my my other lenses, but it does not detract from the overall feel of the lens.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Nov, 2015
Great lens for low light holidays
Nice manual lens to save you $100 for the current G line. The 85mm is very sharp and has amazing exposure for low light photos--- very practical for portrait or still life. Don't dismiss the older ones. I got mines used and it had no fungus or dirt. Very happy with the saved money. Just remember when you mount it on new cameras to leave it on either A (aperture) or M (manual) and leave it at the aperture highest on the lens (the orange number). The camera controls will adjust the F rating, no need to touch the lens other than just for focusing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 May, 2017
Very up front and kind
Wrote me a direct message with my receipt. I wish more people respected the power of a handwritten thanks.... Lens Filter I'll try again tomorrow , focus is quick glass and blades clean, even the filter besides the rim still looks great. And she provided details to get more infoVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Feb, 2018
GREAT SECOND HAND LENS
I am happy with this Nikon 85mm f1.8 AF because it is small, light and made primarily from metal. Not big plastic junk like the new lenses. The Auto Focus is fast and accurate. The images are really sharp with awesome color and contrast.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Apr, 2018
Good lens
I bought this lens for my D7100. I wanted a good portrait lens and even though this is a FX lens it works well on my DX body. The images are sharp and the background is out of focus which is what I needed. I would recommend this lens to anyone needing one as long as your body has the screw drive for the auto focusVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
