Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G

The ultimate professional portrait prime lens

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G
82/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 2193

Key Features

OPTICS 10 elements in 9 groups with Nano Crystal Coat
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quiet, fast AF
FOCUSING Internal Focusing (IF) system with M/A mode
VIDEO Optimized for smooth focus transitions in video
STABILIZATION None (requires IBIS or tripod)
CONSTRUCTION Professional-grade weather-sealed magnesium alloy barrel
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Full dust and moisture-resistant rubber gasket
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override available
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present M/A and M modes
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Rubber mount gasket

How-to Use Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 85mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.4
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 10 elements in 9 groups
Angle of View 28u00b0 30'
Minimum Focus Distance 0.85m (2.8 ft)
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.12x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 77mm
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Internal Focusing Yes
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 595g
Dimensions 86.5 x 84 mm