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Nikon 85mm f/1.8G FX AF-S NIKKOR Lens, Bundle with ProOptic 67mm Filter Kit, Soft Lens Case, Lens Cleaner, Cleaning Kit, Lens Cap Tether

SKU: NK8518UEK MFR: 2201 EK
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  • Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S FX NIKKOR Lens
    Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S FX NIKKOR Lens
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  • ProOptic 67mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit
    ProOptic 67mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit
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  • Slinger Soft Lens Case Medium, 6.5" High x 86mm Diameter, Black
    Slinger Soft Lens Case Medium, 6.5" High x 86mm Diameter, Black
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning portraits with the Nikon 85mm lens's beautiful bokeh and sharpness.
  • Experience fast, accurate autofocus with the AF-S NIKKOR, perfect for action shots.
  • The f/1.8 aperture excels in low light, ensuring bright, clear images every time.
  • This Nikon FX lens is lightweight (12.4oz), making it ideal for all-day shooting.
  • Get creative with the 67mm filter kit, enhancing colors and reducing reflections.
  • Enjoy peace of mind with the included Nikon warranty and lens protection bundle.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?LUIS G : Review of the lens and ordered many Nikons lenses for my dad's Nikon we bought from Adorama.THERESA H : Needed a portrait lens for my Nikon D780STEPHEN L : Need for Nikon D850 camera.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

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.

2022-03-08T08:24:22

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.

2022-01-05T04:27:30

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.

2021-12-01T10:07:27

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.

2021-10-13T09:09:48

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.

2021-05-10T08:21:37

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 H.

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.

2021-02-19T07:10:44

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.

2021-01-08T10:29:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Christmas gift

Christmas gift for my granddaughter. She loves the new lens.

James B.

2020-12-20T14:37:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens with great price,

Great lens with great price,

CHIMIN C.

2020-11-30T11:22:24

Rated 5 out of 5

My Video goto Lens

It is a lot different from mt 50 MM I do like it, especially for Videos.

James J.

2020-11-26T12:06:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Portrait Lens For Your Dollar

I use this for all my portraits. It's sharp and lightweight. I don't shoot portraits more wide open than f1.8, so this is a great value. I love this lens!

JOHN Z.

2020-10-10T15:35:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good lens

A tack sharp lens at an affordable price

jcottone45

2020-09-28T08:56:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing

One of my best lens I've purchase on this site!!!

LATOYA T.

2020-06-29T15:06:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Inexpensive Gem

I have been shooting Nikon since 2014. I use a mixture of third party lens as well as Nikon. I have been debating between the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 and several other products for quite a few months (reading other consumer reviews and looking at videos). I finally decided to go with Nikon and I am very pleased with my decision. It's an inexpensive gem of an 85mm lens. Wide open it produces excellent, flattering portraits with beautiful background blur. Street shots and landscapes are detailed with excellent color,contrast and clarity. I love the fact that I have a medium telephoto that does not make my D 810 or DF to heavy. Great buy and Adorama was quick and easy with delivery and packaging

LAMAR W.

2020-06-26T08:42:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp 85mm lens!

Great condition, takes sharp photos!

RACHAEL P.

2020-06-16T16:04:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon 85mm

I’ve wanted this lens for awhile and I finally decided to purchase it for my Nikon D5500. I just started shooting portraits I love love this lens it is sharp and crisp great Bokeh. I love the distance especially in the times of the Corona Virus it gives me the distance away from my subject. I have the 50 mm but this is now my favorite portrait lens. I would highly recommend it.

ANGELI P.

2020-04-22T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens. Fast, sharp and budget friendly

I just got the 85mm f1.8G for my d810. I am very happy with this lens. The lens is really fast, sharp and produces great images in low light.

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Nikon 85mm F/1.8 Specifications

General

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  • Lens Mount

    Nikon F

  • Lens Format

    Full Frame

  • Lens Type

    Medium Telephoto

  • Compatibility

    Nikon D3, Nikon D4S, Nikon D610, Nikon D600, Nikon D850, Nikon D810, Nikon D4, Nikon D5, Nikon D40, Nikon D780, Nikon D3X, Nikon D810A, Nikon D700, Nikon D800E, Nikon D750, Nikon D800, Nikon D6, Nikon Df

  • Lens Series

    Nikon AF-S Series, Nikon G Series

  • Kit Style

    Essentials Kit

  • MPN

    2201

  • Color

    Black

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    Inner Focusing

  • Closest Focus Distance

    31.4" / 80cm

  • Distance Information

    Yes

  • Built-In Motor

    Yes

  • Fixed Focal Length

    85mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/1.8

  • Filter Size

    67mm

  • Angle Of View

    FX Format 28° / DX Format 18°

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/16

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.5x

  • Lens Coating

    Super Integrated Coating

  • Aspherical Elements

    No

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    No

  • Tripod Collar

    Yes

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    No

  • Dust Resistant

    No

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    9 Elements / 9 Groups

  • Weight

    12.4oz / 350g

  • Dimensions

    3.1 x 2.9" ( 80 x 73mm)

  • UPC Codes

    192223214644, 410000035412, 018208022014, 846431057417, 840014139958, 192223216723, 021331504401

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Designed For Use With:

  • Nikon D40
  • Nikon D600
  • Nikon D610
  • Nikon D700
  • Nikon D750
  • Nikon D800
  • Nikon D800E
  • Nikon D810
  • Nikon D850
  • Nikon DF
  • Nikon D780
  • Nikon D3
  • Nikon D3X
  • Nikon D4
  • Nikon D4S
  • Nikon D5

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Nikon D2Hs
  • Nikon D2X
  • Nikon D300
  • Nikon D3000
  • Nikon D300S
  • Nikon D3100
  • Nikon D3200
  • Nikon D3300
  • Nikon D3400
  • Nikon D3500
  • Nikon D500
  • Nikon D5000
  • Nikon D5100
  • Nikon D5200
  • Nikon D5300
  • Nikon D5500
  • Nikon D5600
  • Nikon D7000
  • Nikon D70s
  • Nikon D7100
  • Nikon D7200
  • Nikon D7500
  • Nikon D80
  • Nikon D90

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Nikon 85mm f/1.8G FX AF-S NIKKOR Lens with Essentials Kit
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Nikon 85mm f/1.4G IF AF-S NIKKOR Lens with Essentials Kit
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CompatibilityNikon D3, Nikon D3X, Nikon D4, Nikon D40, Nikon D4S, Nikon D5, Nikon D600, Nikon D610, Nikon D700, Nikon D750, Nikon D780, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D810, Nikon D850, Nikon DF-Nikon D3, Nikon D3X, Nikon D4, Nikon D40, Nikon D4S, Nikon D5, Nikon D600, Nikon D610, Nikon D700, Nikon D750, Nikon D780, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D810, Nikon D850, Nikon DF
Special Features-Image Stabilization-
Kit StyleIncluded ValueIncluded ValueIncluded Value
Lens TypeMedium TelephotoMedium TelephotoMedium Telephoto
Filter Size67mm52mm77mm
Fixed Focal Length85mm85mm85mm
Lens MountNikon FNikon FNikon F
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/3.5f/1.4

About Nikon 85mm F/1.8

FEATURED REVIEWS

Phenomenal Lens!

By Baseline P.

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.

85mm F1.8 makes my heart sing

By Jensen P.

This lens is superb ! Pros: 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 Conclusion : If you can't afford the 85mm 1.4 get the 1.8 ! you wont regret it.

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens is a superior medium telephoto option that excels in capturing crisp, natural images and HD video. Designed specifically for Nikon's FX-format D-SLR cameras, this lens is a go-to choice for photographers who demand high-quality portrait work and low-light performance.

Crafted with Nikon's advanced Internal Focus (IF) system, the lens delivers fast and quiet autofocus, allowing you to capture every moment without disturbing your subject. The f/1.8 maximum aperture not only provides exceptional low-light capabilities but also offers a shallow depth of field for that sought-after bokeh effect, making your portraits stand out with softly blurred backgrounds.

When used with a DX-format D-SLR, the lens provides an effective focal length of 127mm, bringing you closer to your subjects without compromising on clarity. The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G is a versatile tool that ensures your portraits shine with natural skin tones and precise detail, whether you're in a studio setting or utilizing natural light.

Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) is applied to the lens elements to minimize lens flare and ghosting, enhancing overall image quality by improving light transmission and offering consistent color accuracy. The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology ensures that autofocus is not only speedy but also whisper-quiet, which is essential for maintaining an unobtrusive presence during intimate shoots or when capturing candid moments.

This bundle enhances your photography experience with essential accessories. The ProOptic 67mm Filter Kit protects your lens and improves image quality, while the soft lens case provides secure storage and transport. The included lens cleaner and cleaning kit ensure your lens remains in pristine condition, and the lens cap tether prevents loss of your lens cap during active shooting sessions.

In summary, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens bundled with practical accessories is an exceptional choice for photographers who value sharpness, bokeh, and reliable performance in all lighting conditions. Whether you're a professional portrait photographer or an enthusiast looking to elevate your portrait game, this lens bundle is an indispensable addition to your gear.

Nikon 85mm F/1.8 Features

  • Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus
  • Fast f/1.8, compact FX-format prime (fixed focal length) medium telephoto lens: Optimized for FX-format D-SLR cameras but equally at home on any Nikon DX-format D-SLR, featuring SilentWave Motor technology (SWM) and Internal Focusing (IF)
  • Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC): To enhance the performance of its optical lens elements, Nikon employs an exclusive multilayer lens coating that helps reduce ghost and flare to a negligible level. Nikon SIC achieves a number of objectives, including minimized reflection in the wider wavelength range and superior color balance and reproduction
  • Internal Focus (IF): Imagine being able to focus a lens without it changing in size. Nikon's IF technology enables just that. All internal optical movement is limited to the interior of the nonextending lens barrel. This allows for a more compact, lightweight construction as well as a closer focusing distance.
  • M/A Focus Mode Switch: AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon's exclusive M/A mode, that allows switching from autofocus to manual operation with virtually no time lag even during AF servo operation and regardless of AF mode in use.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning portraits with the Nikon 85mm lens's beautiful bokeh and sharpness.
  • Experience fast, accurate autofocus with the AF-S NIKKOR, perfect for action shots.
  • The f/1.8 aperture excels in low light, ensuring bright, clear images every time.
  • This Nikon FX lens is lightweight (12.4oz), making it ideal for all-day shooting.
  • Get creative with the 67mm filter kit, enhancing colors and reducing reflections.
  • Enjoy peace of mind with the included Nikon warranty and lens protection bundle.

What's in the box:

  • Nikon 85mm f/1.8G FX AF-S NIKKOR Lens
  • HB-62 Bayonet Lens Hood
  • LC-67 Snap-On Front Lens Cap
  • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
  • CL-1015 Soft Case
  • Nikon 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • ProOptic 67mm Filter Kit (UV/CPL/ND)
  • Slinger Soft Lens Case
  • LensPen Lens Cleaner
  • Cleaning Kit
  • Universal Lens Cap Tether