Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens

The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens from Nikon is a sought-after choice for portraiture due to its highly desirable focal length. This short-telephoto prime lens features a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, striking a balance between a lightweight, compact design and the ability to control depth of field and excel in low-light conditions.

The lens incorporates a Super Integrated Coating on its individual elements, effectively managing flare and ghosting to enhance contrast and color accuracy, particularly in bright and backlit situations. The Silent Wave Motor enables fast and accurate autofocus performance, and full-time manual focus control is also available.

Key features of the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens include:
– Designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount cameras, with compatibility for DX models providing a 127.5mm equivalent focal length.
– Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, enabling the creation of images with shallow depth of field and ensuring excellent performance in low-light environments.
– Super Integrated Coating applied to lens elements, reducing surface and internal reflections to minimize lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity.
– Silent Wave Motor for swift, quiet, and precise autofocus performance, with the option for manual focus override. The internal focusing design maintains the lens length and promotes faster focusing speeds.
– Rounded seven-blade diaphragm for producing a pleasing bokeh quality in the background of images.