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The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G is Nikon's affordable fast medium telephoto prime for FX DSLRs, and it works on DX bodies with a 127mm-equivalent field of view. Its f/1.8 aperture, nine-blade diaphragm and Nano Crystal Coating deliver smooth background blur, clean skin tones and good contrast in low light. Internal Focus keeps autofocus fast and quiet and the front element does not extend, which suits portraits, weddings and video. Against the f/1.4G it gives up a little maximum aperture and some build heft but is lighter, focuses quietly and is the value pick in Nikon's 85mm lineup.
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Owners rate it very highly, calling it sharp, light and a strong portrait performer for the money. Most praise the fast, quiet autofocus and the background blur at f/1.8.
This is a fixed-focal-length, medium telephoto lens with an 85mm focal length and a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture. It is designed for Nikon FX-format D-SLR cameras and can be used for stills and HD video. The wide aperture suits low light, head-and-shoulder portraits, weddings and concerts, and gives soft background blur.
Nikon's Internal Focus (IF) system provides fast, quiet autofocus. It also reduces focus breathing during video. A Silent Wave Motor uses ultrasonic vibrations to focus smoothly and quietly, rather than a gear system. You can switch between automatic and manual focus by turning the focus ring, with virtually no lag.
Nano Crystal Coating reduces internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. This gives sharper images with better contrast and true-to-life color. A multi-layer Super Integrated Coating on the optical elements reduces ghosting and flare.
