Nikon 85mm f/1.8D Auto Focus Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras - Fixed

Excellent lens. Really happy with it.

La calidad, nitidez es excelente. No le coloco 5 esytrellas ya que la pestaña del sensor vino partida. Lo arreglé con epoxico. Ya no da error en la camara

I have used Nikkor lenses for almost 40 years. I have 6 in my bag right now. This is the best lens I have ever used. It is better than the 105 f2.5, and that should say it all. Fast focus, perfect color, contrast, and razor sharp. The 85 mm focal length is perfect for portraits even with the 1.5 factor on a D300 [feels almost like you are using the 105 f2.5!]. On a D700 this lens is stunning in all regards! Combine the 1.8 f-stop with the low noise of today's Nikons and you are set to capture great images in almost any low light situation. The real point of the lens is, of course, the incredible DOF control you have to make your subject pop. I always use aperture priority with this lens to make sure I am controling the f stop, the results are amazing, even wide open. This prime lens really needs to be in your camera bag if you are a serious Nikon photographer. The fit and finish are pure Nikon. This is not a kit lens, it is a lens built for professional use. One more important thought to remember, this lens will work perfectly on the FX sensor of the D3 and D700 as it is not a DX lens. You will not be sorry you bought this lens, esp at the current price.

If you cannot afford or do not need the 85mm 1.4 this is a great piece of glass, typical high quality Nikkor.Used it in a couple of photo shoots and the color rendition is excellent, sharp as a tack from f2.8 to f11, very good at f1.8 with some purple color fringing and CA in some lighting conditions. It focus fast and accurate on a D90 (won't work on D60, D50 and D40, only focus with on body screw) never missed the mark even in low light situations.Resolution is good and allow to push the ISO up a notch or two to compensate for low light situation, in which she has no problem hitting home when it comes to focusing.Excellent for head-shots and head and shoulder portraits, with a DX you have the field of view of 127.5mm on a FX/35mm camera. A little extra room in the portrait world can allow you to keep a slightly higher distance with the model/subject.Like the previews reviewer said, if you are a full time pro the 85 1.4 is a much better lens, but it comes at a price (almost 3 times). Even better should be the new 85mm 1.4g.

I was very excited to purchase this lens. I was looking for a good portrait lens with a a low f-stop. I had never worked with a prime lens before so there was a bit of a learning curve getting used to it but once I did I was very pleased with the results. Unfortunately it is too soft at 1.8 and I usually shoot at 3 or above which is disappointing. Also I was shooting with it this weekend, went to change lenses and it literally fell a part in my hand. I don't know if it was an odd occurrence or if this has happened to others. Needless to say I returned it and am debating if I will replace it with the same lens.

The 85 1.8D was a blast to shoot with.It runs for about $350-425 used and produces nice bokeh. Portraits are its specialty and I was able to get many creamy indoor/outdoor shots with its large aperture. With enough room, I was still able to take group shots on a crop sensor. It's sharp and gets sharper when stopped down. Unfortunately, it does show chromatic aberration with purple/green halos, especially when shot wide open.The metal construction is what you'd expect from Nikon, weighing just under 13 ounces. On a D7k crop sensor, the 35mm equivalent focal length would be about 127mm. The metal hood is screw-on, it has 9 straight aperture blades and takes 62mm filters. I was able to focus from at 3 feet, which is not too bad for face shots. About 15 feet is needed for group pics though. If you're looking for a faster 85mm prime than 1.8 then I'd choose the Nikon 85mm 1.4G, which has rounded aperture blades and has 5-star reviews.Overall, I'm happy with the lens. I just wish it had M/A mode and rounded aperture blades. Is it a keeper? I'm still undecided. I might just return it and hope Nikon releases an 85 1.8G soon (since they've been releasing affordable 35 and 50 1.8Gs lately). So far it has stayed on my camera since the day I received it from Amazon.At the moment, my bag-o-glass consists of a 10.5mm 2.8G fisheye, 35mm 1.8G and this 85mm 1.8D.

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The results are from using this lens with my D800 FX 36mp body. This lens has way too much chromatic aberration at f/1.8 which very noticeable and takes away from the usefulness of the lens wide open. The lens shows a very good bokeh (out-of-focus blur). The sharpness is good. The lens is built well and adequate for general photography, just not outstanding; more suitable for low light photography when you need something faster than f2.8 in the short telephoto range. The focus is fast, never had any issues. On a DX body it will have a field of view of a 127mm f1.8 lens. The newer G version is not any better and cost more. If you can afford the f1.4 version, you will be much happier!!!