Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8 G : Specifications and Opinions

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8 G

The Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8 G is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2012. The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 297 €;

164 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Nikon.

Specifications
Focal lenght	85 mm
Angle of view	28.6°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/1.8
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	9 elements in 9 groups
Min. focus distance	0.80 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.12x
Features
Stabilization	No
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	67 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	350 g
Dimensions	80 x 73 mm
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Dr_kolew

sent on 25 Febbraio 2017

Pros: perfect lens!

Cons: af-c slow

Opinion: perfect glass, but extremely sharp at f1.8, bokeh perfect, the only small criticism of the fact that AF is a little slow, but this is a portrait glass and not for sport. with this lens would give emphasis to chromatic aberrations are not just something to make more serious, or if we ignore the lens is very good as the FF and the body of the Crop

Timk2

sent on 14 Giugno 2014

Pros: Sharpness, open aperture performance, silent wave AF, build, handling, lenshood, reasonable price - for its spec and performance

Cons: 67mm filters, f16 minimum aperture, poor closest focus of 80cm

Opinion: Excellent for live music performances and theatre, both in bad light but where freezing action is necessary. Portraits, too, obviously. Bokeh is very good, best I've used myself. Handling is excellent on D7000, usable one handed, if needed. All plastics very high grade, making light but robust. SWM very fast and accurate. 67mm filters larger than the 62mm D lens that it supersedes. f16 min aperture only an issue in landscape work where DOF is needed, but not really a problem for its normal intended usage. Used recently at a winter wedding for candid shots in quite dark church and then at an even darker reception! Was shooting at 1/80 f1.8 iso 3200 and when I managed to get the manually focussed shots in perfect focus, the results were quite amazing. The professionals were using Canon 85mm L f1.2's and they were very impressed by the open aperture performance of this little Nikon - they were stopping their L f1.2's down to f2 as routine. One of the best lens purchases I've ever made. My score 10/10

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Filippo Trevisan

sent on 15 Febbraio 2026

Pros: Nirideness, bokeh, price

Cons: Honestly, I didn't find any

Opinion: Classic portrait optics with a very good price-performance ratio. I have owned and used this lens with satisfaction on the D610 and D800E and, in both cases, it has always performed great. I've always found it very sharp and with a pleasant bokeh even on the demanding sensor of the D800E. I think you can't ask for anything better at this price.

Alessandro_44

sent on 30 Agosto 2025

Pros: Sharpness, blurred, value for money.

Cons: Sometimes at full opening there is chromatic aberrations

Opinion: Bought in December 2024 from MPB at a price, used on D800, I was amazed by the quality and sharpness even at full opening. I think it's the sharpest lens I've ever had, a real must in terms of value for money. It gives wonderful shots with a very nice blur, the build quality is like all AF-S lenses apparently a bit cheap, but as far as I'm concerned I don't consider it a problem.

Spiritolibero83

sent on 20 Maggio 2025

Pros: Portrait lens with good value for money.

Cons: Not stabilized.

Opinion: It may be a bit plasticky but it is light, space-saving and nice and sharp (starting from f1.8) with a human price and a good overall quality considering the absence of particular optical defects. Is the competition doing better? Maybe... but in the reflex world this is an interesting lens to have without breaking the bank too much (see the brother f1.4) or carrying a tank with you...

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Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8 G : Specifications and Opinions

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