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Fast aperture, medium telephoto portrait lens for exceptional stills and HD video

Designed for use on Nikon's FX-format D-SLR cameras, this updated medium telephoto f/1.8 lens is great for shooting stills or HD videos. The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G features Nikon's Internal Focus (IF) system providing fast and quiet AF and produces sharp and clear images at all apertures. Its fast maximum aperture is ideal for taking stills or HD videos under ideal lighting, in low light, head and shoulder portraiture, weddings or concerts. When mounted on a DX-format D-SLR, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G has an effective field of view of 127mm.

Technology

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    IF Lens

    A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.

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    Silent Wave Motor

    AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts “traveling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet.

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    M/A

    Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinder.

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    Super Integrated Coating

    Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.

**As determined by Nikon performance tests.

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Tech Specs

  • Focal Length

    85mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/ 1.8

  • Format

    FX/35mm, DX
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3.1 in. (80 mm) x 2.9 in. (73 mm)
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    12.4 oz. (350 g)
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length
    85mm
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/ 1.8
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/ 16
  • Format
    FX/35mm, DX
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    18°50'
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
    28°30'
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.12xx
  • Lens Construction Elements
    9
  • Lens Construction Groups
    9
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
  • Diaphragm Blades
    7
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Focus Mode
    Auto, Manual
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    67mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    3.1 in. (80 mm) x 2.9 in. (73 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    12.4 oz. (350 g)
  • Lens Type
    Prime

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