Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S FX NIKKOR Lens, U.S.A. Warranty - BUNDLE - with Pro Optic 67mm Filter Kit (UV/CP/ND), Lens Cleaning Kit, Capleash II, and Software Package

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Donna H : Will this lens work well with a nikon d3400?MARVIN F : I'm using it with fx format according to the spec it should work with Dx format as well the only thing is it might be too tight for crop mode if you like to shoot headshot this lens is perfect nice and clean glass can't go wrong price is pretty decent.MR. E : Not a strong enough camera to appreciate the value of the lens. I recommend D7100 or higher.ROBERT O : If you don't buy this lens you're wrong. I keep this lens on my fx frame camera nearly all the time and I love it. It will be more than enough for your dx body and when you upgrade you won't need to buy another lens. It is somewhat large but that is only an issue if your trying to do candid street photography. Buy it! You won't regret it.ERIC L : It will work. The one thing to consider is that the D3400 has a DX sensor, which means it is smaller that an FX, or full frame sensor. The focal length of FX lenses, like this one, is based on a full frame sensor. With the smaller sensor, the focal length is magnified roughly 1.4 times, so 85mm becomes roughly 127 mm. You'll just have to stand back further from your subject to get more in the frame. If you don't have a 50mm lens, you might want to consider that instead. It will be about a 75mm lens. There is a f1.4 version and a f1.8 version. Hope this helps.DAVID L : Yes this is superb razor sharp lens. Actually one of the best Nikon makes.KRISHNA G : Yes it will work D3400. It's an amazing lens.RANDA K W : Yes, it will work. It's a beautiful, sharp lens.
Donna P : Can I use this lens with a Nikon D7000 and get good results?MANUEL E : This lens is designed for a full frame Nikon so your effective focal length with a D7000 will be approximately 127mm. The lens sharp, fast and has very good bokeh. It should work well with a D7000. The results you get will always depend on you as a photographerDENNY T : You can use this with a D7000 and get very, very sharp pics with excellent color and resolution.JOEL N : Yes. It will view with the equivalent focal length of 127.5mm due to the magnification factor of the camera's sensor.ANTHONY S : Yes it a real good lensMR. E : You can, but you'll have to make manual adjustments to get better than Auto option results. I suggest D7100 or better.DALE N : The D7000 is a cropped frame sensor camera so this lens will give you the results of a 127.5mm lens on a full frame camera. If you are aware of this and that is what your looking for it does provide reasonable results. I would recommend the 90mm Tamron macro lens because it is better and faster at focusing and is sharper than the Nikon as well as having the ability to focus on closer objects...THOMAS F : I originally used this lens on my D5200 and it was my go-to lens at the time. Very sharp, light weight, compact. So, yes, it will work on your D7000. Remember that you are using an FX lens on a crop-sensor so you are actually using a 130mm lens, not an 85mm which is a medium telephoto lens. It will do very nice close-ups, which I used on flowers and bees with great bokeh.STEVE B : Yes. All FX lenses can be used on DX cameras. The focal length on a D7000 will change from 85mm to approximately 110mm due to the crop sensor in the D7100.RANDA K W : Absolutely! I often use a 7100 with mine and it is a great combo for portrait sessions.DAVID L : Yes This is one of the sharpest and highest tested Nikon lenses.there are few that have come close to its test results. Ckeck out the test by DXOmark. They are the best testers of cameras and you will be surprised at the high rating of this lens!
earl m : does this lens have image stabilization?Xincheng Z : Yes.MANUEL E : No. most prime lenses do not. In any case, this lens is fast enough you wont nees it most of the time.JON H : No it doesn't. It's a very nice lens but doesn't have stabilization.ASEEM S : No, this lens does not have VR (Vibration reduction).QUOC L : No it does not.HONG W : No, it doesn't, but it us a great lens. I love it.DALE N : No this lens does not have image stabilization... My copy has a real problem focusing but have a 90mm Tamron that does have stabilization and macro capabilities and works great... Don't use the 85mm anymore...JOEL N : No.THOMAS F : No, it does not have VR. I am 70 yrs old and have not had any problem with shake. It is a superb lens, outstanding for portraits and general shooting.

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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.

2022-03-08T08:25:21

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 H.

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 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.

2021-02-28T07:26:36

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.

2021-01-08T10:29:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Christmas gift

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

James B.

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Nikon 85mm F/1.8 Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Nikon

  • MPN

    2201

  • Lens Series

    Nikon G

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Telephoto

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon

  • Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    Inner Focusing

  • Closest Focus Distance

    31.4" / 80cm

  • Distance Information

    Yes

  • Built-In Motor

    Yes

  • Focal Length

    85mm

  • Angle Of View

    28 deg.

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/16

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/1.8

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.12x

  • Lens Coating

    Super Integrated Coating

  • Aspherical Elements

    N/A

  • ED Glass Elements

    N/A

  • Filter Size

    67mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    9 Elements / 9 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    N/A

  • Dimensions

    3.1 x 2.9" ( 80 x 73mm)

  • Weight

    12.4oz / 350g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    None

  • Tripod Collar

    N/A

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

  • UPC Code

    840014157778

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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.

Nikon 85mm 1.8G AF-S FX Nikkor Lens

Want a lens that works just as hard to capture every moment as you do? Meet the Nikon 85mm 1.8G AF-S FX Nikkor Lens, capable of auto-focusing and background blurring so as to achieve a crisp, clean image every single time.

Product Highlights

  • The Nikon 85mm provides quick, effective auto-focus, allowing you to handle live events and even video with a high degree of precision and confidence.
  • Wide aperture settings allow the Nikon 85mm to offer a consistent background blur, creating a highly addictive effect.
  • Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) allows for quiet autofocus so that your subjects don’t know just how much work the lens is doing—but don’t worry, we won’t tell.

A good lens can elevate an amateur photographer into a professional photographer, and a professional photographer into the stratosphere. The Nikon 85mm lens is one such lens.

ProOptic 67mm Filter Kit with UV, Circular Polarizer and Neutral Density 2 (ND2) Filters
UV Filter- Absorbs the ultraviolet rays which often makes outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct. A multi-purpose filter for color as well as black and white films. Also serves as a permanent lens protector. Pro Optic Pro Digital Multi Coated Filters are renowned for their ability to minimize reflection and reduces flare and ghosting.

Circular Polarizer - Reduces glare when shooting metallic surfaces,glass, snow and water surfaces. In outdoor shooting, the filter can deal effectively with light reflected on steam or airborne dust particles. You can monitor the changes at different angles through the viewfinder as you rotate this filter.

Neutral Density ND2X -Neutral Density filters evenly reduce the amount of light passing thru the lens without effecting color. Ideal for reducing bright light in large aperture situations when a narrow depth is field is needed.

Adorama Cleaning Kit for Optics, Lenses, and Digital Point & Shoot Cameras
Includes: Lens cleaning fluid, Lint less Fiber cleaning cloth, Cotton swabs,and much more. This Kit works for all your optics including binoculars. digital and film cameras, Camcorders, Scopes, Rangefinders and any optical instruments.

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From the Manufacturer
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
Nikon Fast, medium telephoto FX-format portrait lens offers crisp and natural image reproduction for stills and HD video

Designed for use on Nikon's FX-format D-SLR cameras, this updated medium telephoto f/1.8 lens is designed for shooting stills or HD video. The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8 features Nikon's Internal Focus (IF) system providing fast and quiet AF. Its fast aperture is ideal for taking stills or D-Movie HD video in low light or for portraiture where it excels in rendering softly focused backgrounds. When mounted on a DX-format D-SLR, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8 has an effective field of view of 127mm.

Flattering portraits in any light - Get astonishing low light results
This medium telephoto portrait lens is great for use in the studio, on set or for shooting in available light; producing stills or HD video of people with attractive skin tones and beautiful background blur. With its fast f/1.8 aperture, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G will capture even low-light situations with stunning brilliance.

The beauty is in the details - Designed for digital with superior performance
Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare. Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) assures fast, accurate and quiet autofocus as well as full compatibility including autofocus with Nikon's complete line up of FX- and DX-format cameras.

Beautiful background blur - Achieve more natural depth of field
When you need to isolate the subject from the background, as when shooting portraits indoors or outdoors stills or HD video, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G renders a beautiful, natural background blur (Bokeh) at its wider aperture settings.

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.

Key Features

  • Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)

What's in the box:

  • Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S FX NIKKOR Lens
  • HB-62 Bayonet Lens Hood
  • LC-67 Snap-On Front Lens Cap
  • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
  • CL-1015 Soft Case
  • Nikon 5 Year USA Warranty (1 Year International + 4 Year USA Extension)
  • Bundle Includes:
  • 67mm Filter Kit (UV/CPL/ND2)
  • Lens Cleaning Kit
  • Lens Cap Leash
  • Professional Software Package