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2025-12-22T07:48:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful Captures

I've had this lens for years now and it is an excellent ?? all around lens ??

Dennis S.

2025-03-31T12:46:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Great portrait lens.

Fast focus, great portrait lens.

DAVID W.

2024-01-18T17:53:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Portrait Lens

Love this lens for portrait work. It's used mainly on my D850 and is super sharp even when shot wide open which is how I shoot most of my headshots.

Leslie S.

2023-10-14T20:28:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens!

Very fast lens with wonderful clarity using my Nikon D810. I've shot a couple thousand photos both indoor and outdoor and I have nothing but positive things to say.

John M.

2023-03-23T11:55:26

Rated 5 out of 5

A superbly sharp lens!

It is lacking the old Nikon quality with its plastic build, but the glass is all there, and so is the tech! I would recommend this lens to anyone

DANIEL F.

2023-02-01T14:44:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast medium focal length lens

superb lens with nice bokeh. Also, the fixed, fast aperture is useful for indoor sports that do not require a longer focal length.

edward C.

2022-12-12T09:18:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

it?s a Nikon. What else is there to say. Fast, crisp, compact lens. Works flawlessly.

John R.

2022-07-29T11:33:09

Rated 5 out of 5

This lens rocks!

I LOVE this lens. It's awesomely bright for easy viewing and outstandingly sharp.

Michael B.

2022-03-22T00:57:39

Rated 5 out of 5

standard portrait lens

I like it for portraits. Good value: the f/1.8 gives nice backgrounds without breaking the bank.

CHRISTOPH G.

2022-03-08T08:25:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Go-to lens of choice.

My go-to lens of choice. It is what I go for every time I am shooting portraits or seniors. It is a must for your kit and I will be upgrading to 1.4 soon.

DENZIL E.

2022-03-08T08:24:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Go-to Lens of choice.

My go-to lens for all my portraits and senior sessions. Going to upgrade to the 1.4 soon but this is an excellent starting lens and something I would have in my kit all the time.

DENZIL E.

2022-02-23T08:17:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Adoroma and Nikon impress

Adorama had this item to me in 2 days. There were no issues with the lens. It was packaged well and all accessories were included.

ROBERT R.

2022-02-03T11:22:41

Rated 5 out of 5

GREAT BUY AND PRODUCT

very nice product, always get quality with nikon

Mark M.

2022-01-05T04:27:30

Rated 5 out of 5

great inexpensive lens

beautiful inexpensive lens that works great for portraits, nice sharp focus and soft buttery bokeh when shooting wide open.

KAREEN G.

2022-01-04T08:01:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Great first prime lens

Amazing lens for the price. Great subject isolation and 85 is the perfect portrait focal length. Very versatile and pretty decent speed for lower light conditions. Would recommend

TEDD W.

2021-12-14T02:10:00

Rated 5 out of 5

85mm for Nikon portrait master

Used it for quite the while. Reliable lens.

NIKOLA D.

2021-12-01T10:07:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice lens

I received the 85mm a few weeks ago and I did not have time to test it properly with my Nikon D850 yet. The dozen of pictures I have taken look nice and sharp and with great bokeh. I am not a professional photographer but I bought this product with the intention to start a professional activity hopefully in the near future. As far as I can tell, it is a great lens and I am looking forward to shooting more (people and animal portraits) and using all its potential.

Maria S.

2021-11-23T09:38:39

Rated 5 out of 5

The perfect addition

A perfect addition to your photography tools. The price was awesome!!

KEVIN G.

2021-10-13T09:09:48

Rated 3 out of 5

Average lens

Decent lens, works fine, but feel an f/1.4 is worth the extra money if looking for something better in low-light.

Howard B.

2021-07-12T08:34:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for the price ... great lens period!

I had been looking at other lens that were 2-3x more expensive and maybe a bit faster. I just did not want to break my bank. I read review after review of this lens. They were all spot on. I am so happy with it. I am taking portraits and they are exactly what I want. I would recommend this lens.

STEVE S.

2021-06-08T16:01:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing. Buy it!

I love this lens. The smooth and creamy background is beautiful and perfect for portraits. Colors are amazing and sharp!

TIFFANI H.

2021-05-14T07:01:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Photo len

I learned that best lens!

Christina S.

2021-05-10T08:21:37

Rated 5 out of 5

My favorite lens

I bought this lens based on a book I recently read called ?Photographing Women?. It goes in-depth about different poses, shapes of faces, and which lens are suitable for certain subjects/scenarios. This is my favorite lens to date and I love how creamy the background looks !!

Stephanie C.

2021-05-10T08:20:06

Rated 5 out of 5

My favorite portrait lens

The more I shoot portraits, the more curious I get on what lenses to use and why. Long story short, I read a book about photographing women and it talked about the different lens types and why some are suitable for certain subjects than others. It?s a very diverse lens, and such a creamy background!

Stephanie C.

2021-03-25T15:36:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens

Amazing portrait lens! Great price

erik g.

2021-03-24T10:55:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Great portrait lens

Great lens. I love how light that it is. I am not used to a non zooming lens, but I do like how it is not as heavy as my other ones and it is easy to change in and out. Takes great portrait pictures. I was pleasantly surprised.

CATHERINE P.

2021-02-28T07:26:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Just what I was looking for

I had been looking for a good portrait lens and the Nikon 85mm was a suggestion by numerous people. The lens is light and not heavy as others that I have. The bokeh effect gives a creamy background for each picture. I think it will be one of my main lenses that I use for all my portrait sessions.

CATHERINE P.

2021-02-19T07:10:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Love, love, and more love.

I’m absolutely in love with this lens. For the price, it’s spectacular. The 1.4 f-stop just doesn’t have enough features to make it worth that crazy price, and I definitely don’t feel like I’m settling with the 1.8. It’s smooth, it’s clean, and the photos are flawless. If you’re a side hobby photographer like me, you’ll want this lens for any portraits!!

ELISSA F.

2021-01-11T11:18:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 lens

totally awesome lens, great boke, super sharp

THOMAS F.

2021-01-11T07:41:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Great option if you don't need 1.4f

If you dont want to spend 3 times the money for the 1.4f. This is a good option. This is a small lightweight lens.

Travis T.

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Nikon 85mm F/1.8 Specifications

  • Construction

    6 Groups / 6 Elements

  • Format Compatibility

    Nikon FX/35mm Film / Nikon DX
    Note: AF not supported by D40, D60, D3000 & D5000 cameras

  • Camera Mount Type

    Nikon F

  • Angle of view

    28½ 30'

  • F stop range

    1.8-16

  • Closest Focusing Distance

    3 ft.

  • Maximum Magnification

    1:8.8

  • Filter Size

    62mm

  • Dimensions (Length x Diameter)

    2.3 x 2.8"

  • Weight

    13.2 oz

6 Accessories for Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF NIKKOR Lens - Nikon U.S.A. Warranty - Accessory Bundle with Tiffen 62mm UV Filter, Lens Cap Leash, Professional Lens Cleaning Kit

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About Nikon 85mm F/1.8

Nikon 85mm F/1.8 Features

  • Compact and portable telephoto lens that is ideal for portraits
  • Rear focusing for fast AF operation
  • Subtle blurring of background for beautifully natural and evocative portraits
  • An excellent choice for your first telephoto lens.

What's in the box:

  • HN-23 Lens Hood
  • 62mm Front Lens Cap
  • LF-1 Rear Lens Cap
  • Nikon 5 Year USA Warranty (1 Year International + 4 Year USA Extension)
  • 62mm UV Glass Filter
  • Lens Cap Leash
  • Professional Lens Cleaning Kit