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2025-03-31T12:46:23
Fast focus, great portrait lens.
DAVID W.
2024-01-18T17:53:34
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
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
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
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
it?s a Nikon. What else is there to say. Fast, crisp, compact lens. Works flawlessly.
John R.
2022-07-29T11:33:09
I LOVE this lens. It's awesomely bright for easy viewing and outstandingly sharp.
Michael B.
2022-03-22T00:57:39
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Amazing portrait lens! Great price
erik g.
2021-03-24T10:55:43
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
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
totally awesome lens, great boke, super sharp
THOMAS F.
2021-01-08T10:29:33
Christmas gift for my granddaughter. She loves the new lens.
James B.
2020-12-20T14:37:03
Great lens with great price,
CHIMIN C.
2020-11-30T11:22:24
It is a lot different from mt 50 MM I do like it, especially for Videos.
James J.
2020-11-26T12:06:23
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
A tack sharp lens at an affordable price
jcottone45
2020-09-28T08:56:04
One of my best lens I've purchase on this site!!!
LATOYA T.
2020-06-29T15:06:01
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
Great condition, takes sharp photos!
RACHAEL P.
2020-06-16T16:04:03
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
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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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.
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.
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.
Ever wonder how professional photographers achieve a crisp, high-definition image whether they’re shooting the first dance at a wedding or, say, a bowl of fruit? The truth is, it’s all in the lens. And the quality and crispness of your photography and high-definition video is about to get a major upgrade if you decide to use the Nikon 85mm 1.8G AF-S FX Nikkor lens at your next gig.
But let’s talk specifics. How exactly does the Nikon 85mm achieve portrait-style shots at the blink of a shutter? It begins with Nikon’s Internal Focus (IF) system, which provides you with the ability to seamlessly move from shot to shot, recording all the while, without having to worry about the quality of your lens’ focus. And with a mounted, effective field of view at 127 mm, you know that you’ll have exactly what you need to capture every moment—whether it’s a still photograph or an HD video that needs to capture a special moment with minute after minute of effective focus and image integrity.
The Nikon 85mm 1.8G AF-S FX Nikkor Lens is more than just a lens, because it provides the focus quality you’ll need for a range of functions, including:
Armed with an 85 Nikon 1.8g used, brand new, or even a Nikon 85mm 1.8 refurbished, you’ll be able to take beautiful landscape, low light, night, and portrait shots. Shop with Adorama and you’ll also be well equipped for weddings, video, sports, and other live events. You can be a professional photographer with this lens in hand, but you won’t need to be, as the Nikon 85 mm F/1.8 is suited for casual photographers, semi-pro photographers, and professional photographers as well. Go to Adorama for your 85 1.8 Nikon today if you want to offer the same level of quality and consistency.
It's time to elevate your photography with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G, a high-quality, medium telephoto FX-format portrait lens. This professional-grade lens is expertly designed for Nikon's FX-format D-SLR cameras, offering crisp, natural image reproduction for both stills and HD video.
The 85mm f/1.8G lens features Nikon's innovative Internal Focus (IF) system, ensuring fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus. Its large f/1.8 aperture excels in low-light conditions, making it an ideal choice for photographers seeking to capture stunning brilliance in every shot. When used on a DX-format D-SLR, this lens provides an effective field of view of 127mm, offering a versatile range for various shooting scenarios.
Perfect for studio work, on-set shoots, or capturing life's moments in available light, this lens produces beautifully detailed images with attractive skin tones and a smooth, pleasing background blur. The fast f/1.8 aperture allows for a shallow depth of field, isolating your subject from the background to create a natural, professional-grade bokeh effect.
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens is designed with superior performance in mind. It features Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) which enhances light transmission efficiency, offers superior color consistency, and reduces flare. The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus, providing full compatibility with Nikon's complete lineup of FX- and DX-format cameras.
Whether you're a professional photographer or a passionate hobbyist, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens is a reliable, durable addition to your camera kit, designed to deliver stunning results in any lighting condition.