Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Lens

Premium Portrait Lens with Ultra-Fast Aperture for Nikon F-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Lens is a professional-grade prime lens designed for Nikon F-mount DSLR cameras. Renowned for its exceptional optical performance, this lens is a favorite among portrait photographers due to its flattering perspective, ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture, and exquisite bokeh. The 85mm focal length is ideal for portraiture, offering a natural perspective that beautifully isolates subjects from their backgrounds. Whether you're shooting in a studio or on location, this lens delivers stunning, high-quality results.

Key Features

Ideal Focal Length for Portraits

• 85mm Focal Length: The 85mm focal length provides a natural, flattering perspective for portraits, allowing you to create beautifully composed images that highlight your subject while keeping backgrounds softly blurred.
• Bright f/1.4 Aperture: The ultra-fast f/1.4 maximum aperture offers exceptional control over depth of field, enabling stunning subject isolation with creamy, smooth bokeh. It also provides excellent low-light performance, making it ideal for shooting in challenging lighting conditions.

Advanced Optical Design

• Superior Image Quality: The lens features 10 elements in 9 groups, including a precision-engineered aspherical element that reduces spherical aberrations and distortion, ensuring sharp, high-contrast images even at the widest apertures.
• Nano Crystal Coat: Nikon's Nano Crystal Coat technology minimizes ghosting and flare, enhancing contrast and color accuracy in backlit situations and other challenging lighting conditions.

Silent Wave Motor (SWM) Autofocus

• Fast and Quiet Autofocus: The lens is equipped with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology, providing fast, accurate, and nearly silent autofocus performance. This makes it ideal for both still photography and video recording, where quiet operation is essential.
• Manual Focus Override: The lens also features a full-time manual focus override, allowing photographers to make fine focus adjustments without switching out of autofocus mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Professional Build Quality

• Rugged Construction: The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G is built to withstand the demands of professional use. It features a durable construction with a solid feel, designed to perform reliably in a wide range of environments.
• Weather Sealing: The lens is sealed to protect against dust and moisture, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging weather conditions.

Specifications

• Model: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G
• Mount: Nikon F-Mount (FX-Format)
• Focal Length: 85mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
• Minimum Aperture: f/16
• Lens Construction: 10 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element)
• Angle of View: 28° 30' (on FX-format)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.85m (2.79 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.12x
• Filter Size: 77mm
• Dimensions: 86.5mm diameter x 84mm length
• Weight: 595g (1.31 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Ideal for Professional Portraiture

• Perfect for Portraits: The combination of an 85mm focal length, ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture, and advanced optical design makes this lens perfect for portrait photographers who demand the highest image quality and creative control.
• Versatile Performance: While optimized for portraiture, this lens is also well-suited for other types of photography, such as weddings, events, and low-light scenes, where shallow depth of field and excellent light-gathering capabilities are essential.