Nikon AF-S DX 85mm f/3.5 G ED VR Micro : Specifications and Opinions

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Stefania Saffioti

sent on 11 Luglio 2019

Pros: Sharp, VR-complete and very light

Cons: Price and AF not very fast

Opinion: I wanted an optics that would bring me closer to macro photography and at the same time useful to photograph a little bit of everything. I found this a very good answer. Its focal length and VR make it very flexible. It is particularly suitable for portraits, still life and landscapes, of course as well as macro photography... and it is also light (this is indispensable for me: I use it with a Nikon D3200, a very manageable set). But the characteristics that really amazed me are: its efficiency in the backlight and its sharpness even in the corners: an excellent quality! The only thing I find slightly lower is the autofocus that sometimes does not hook the subject, but nothing serious: you can help manually without unlocking it and after it is very precise (also in very close macros I use manual focus). I am also very satisfied with the color yield; I have rarely noticed small chromatic aberrations, which I have sometimes corrected with Nikon Capture NX-D (simple and efficient free program). Overall I really like the lens for really beautiful colors, sharpness and image quality! I would buy it back immediately: my rating is 9 (it would be 10 with a faster autofocus and a lower price)

Dgav

sent on 17 Gennaio 2016

Pros: sharpness, tropical conditions and compactness

Cons: Price of the new, autofocus, chromatic aberrations

Opinion: I had this goal for a few months, then I sold it because I could not find the right feeling with macro photography and I preferred to move to optics can offer more variations. In itself is a very valid objective in its category, also on my D3200 (or a toy) gave me particular satisfaction in terms of sharpness. As written by others is great not only in macro, but also in still life and close-up portraits (I've made some that are impressive in terms of sharpness). The major uncertainty I found to do most generic type street portraits or settled, but then it is not a goal thought to these generi.rnIn overall assessment is therefore very positive if you look for a goal that within a meters away offers a beautiful sharpness, good color rendering, an important focal length and, at the same time, you carry it around without informing the weight. Perhaps the price is too high, however, consideringthat speaks always of a limited objective for different aspects and with a construction in plastic. rnNote more negative, for those who care, it is the autofocus, which is not exactly a splinter, especially if the light is not optimal. Every now and then we beat some chromatic aberration too my avviso.rnIn general I would say that 8.5 becomes 9 if you find a good opportunity nell'usatorn

Marco Cristiano

sent on 07 Maggio 2015

Pros: Sharpness, brightness, af, vr, weather sealed

Cons: No ... for now ..

Opinion: Purchased used, at a bargain price, in equal conditions for transition to a new FF, I find it a fantastic lens in the performance and versatility: Quality unsurpassed in its price fascia.Preciso The af, ideal in the macro but discovered fantastic portraits (in spite of those who in some forums it discouraged) and superlative in the street. Beautiful bokeh recommend it to all who want to approach this type of goals without spending a fortune (hard to find used, mine was just luck) .voto 10

Ironmember

sent on 24 Febbraio 2015

Pros: Amazingly Sharp, Exceptional precision AF, Bright in Macro 1: 1 (other more expensive and seemingly bright macro lenses become darker when they arrive at 1: 1), lightweight, protected against water and dust! , Full time manual focusing, the absence of ghost and flare even when used against the ruthless.

Cons: designed to Dx (but you can use very well the same even on a FF with some tricks).

Opinion: I use it for years and it is almost a single body * * with my camera, I find it much better like that as average Tele Macro, has made a superlative, the colors are true, the detail is magnificent, the definition is at its best the optical circulation, use macro has a yield amazing, does not suffer from flare / ghost even in backlight boldest, shows some initial uncertainty in maf where does the parade back and forth before stopping and find the right spot (..but with a little help is resolved on the fly, plus the Full Time seems made) but once achieved is amazing accuracy, perfect, there are much more expensive lenses that are much more inaccurate. And 'light and not too bulky and another of the things that made me prefer is that in macro 1: 1 where the others (even House) that are f / 2 - f / 2.8 "close" to f / 5.6 This remains (if needed, and with appropriate choice) to f / 3.9, and if you please * * is a major advantage. The consiglierei? Yes 100%, plus costs MUCH less of the famous 105mm. Micro, and the results are no different, but ...

Ragnopinolo

sent on 08 Febbraio 2015

Pros: Crisp, versatile with good optical qualities

Cons: Construction, brightness

Opinion: Maybe because his predecessor in the bag was the legendary Micro 105mm f / 2.8 VR that this lens does not convince me completely. The difference that you will notice right away is more difficult to frame and focus manually (almost systematically use this mode). Also you are forced to get closer to the subject given the shorter focal length (if you use both the objectives of the right size). While the 105 is built impeccably both in materials and in the assembly, 85 is quite plasticky and even has some modest "game" the ring of focus. However, thanks to the use of materials maybe less noble is much lighter and more maneuverable the august brother. If for you the weight is not a problem, invested € 400 more and bought the 105mm. However my overall opinion of this lens remains good, the fault is of 105mm which is perfect (see my review).

Ruberti

sent on 17 Ottobre 2014

Pros: Sharpness, bokeh, contrast, color, auto-focus, light weight

Cons: VR

Opinion: Much sharper than I thought reading some reviews. even at maximum aperture. Beautiful bokeh, although not as developed as the maximum aperture, but still makes the background im so soft a natural, without disturbance. I bought it not because MICRO, but above this popular tele-rounder bokeh in use but also for portrait. For the MICRO is definitely better than the 105 f2.8 VR for the usual butterflies etc.. But I use the 85mm for the still life of all days, for which use is unrivaled in my opinion, at least in DX format. And then as it is lightweight and easy to tame! It seems born for my D90 .... the VR goes pretty well, but not always and sometimes it does not work at all. In those cases you have to disassemble and reassemble the lens to capture the action VR

Simonethoth

sent on 10 Giugno 2014

Pros: Compact, lightweight, fast focus, light, does not require release for manual focus, bokeh with open aperture, suitable not only for macro, shows fine details, free from interference of light, effective stabilization of long times

Cons: Make him understand the point you want, why not hurry to focus, then you will go like a train, it is not easy to handle as a zoom but gives a very different and more high quality, with the fixed must think well before you take it so you are forced to mature, focuses faster than you're used to thinking, address it and will follow naturally, move and find new angles, maybe the best of your initial point of departure

Opinion: Anyone who is not accustomed to the fixed must learn to move, to find the best shot, you will find those who prefer fixed immediately at ease, it is surprising for the price range and small size with very satisfactory results since the first shots, leaving early to get excited and fully satisfy you, and you will open bokeh, close and you will have depth, more detail even in non-macro shots, portraits and paesaggirnDi unusual appearance and reduced it seems strange result so luminosornImparate in a hurry to use it to get shots rich particolarirnMessa inner focus, the barrel does not allungarnOttima stabilizzazionernOttimo round aperture, does not suffer against the light as zoomrnAcquistato from Fornitureconti, very friendly both on the phone and in person, in a very short time

Gianluca Tomarchio Vasta

sent on 01 Marzo 2014

Pros: Sharpness is not imaginable in this range of goals, but at the same time discreet compact length macro being almost a 130 equivalent, stabilization, which makes it also a great semitele fixed.

Cons: Perhaps the price

Opinion: The price a little 'high means that few have in your bag or why below if you are just interested in the macro or go up if very interested, but if you feel you understand them worth tutti.rnL' I took when I started to use the digital SLR because I wanted a dedicated macro lens long enough but not too much because it is not my favorite type of photos. A few years later I can say I appreciate it so much as fixed for particular landscapes and portraits, as well as clearly that for macros. I do not sell it even if I spent a FF if mantenessi an APS-C. The only flaw is that I have in the current kit 70-200 f4 which is just as crisp and versatile, but often its length I prefer for the rendering of bokeh I like più.rnDi second hand would be a bargain.

Petruccelli72

sent on 10 Settembre 2012

Pros: DX format Macro lens compact and lightweight with high quality optics

Cons: if I have to find fault, and that just does not go on fx but who rimanne with the right to limit price does not matter ..

Opinion: And about six months I use this point and frankly I'm satisfied, equipped with the VR II Nikon's second-generation ensures steady images to both the sensor and viewfinder, (though based solid vr-af not required) allowing shots more flexible hand. The 1:1 reproduction ratio allows you to take close-ups-size and catch even the smallest details. The fluid autofocus guaranteed by the Silent Wave Motor is matched to the system of internal focusing, making it ideal for distances incredibly small. Easy to handle, this is the ideal to explore the magic of close-up photography