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| Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 17 reviews)
Category: Photography
Publisher: Nikon
Studio: Nikon
Brand: Nikon
Label: Nikon
Media: Electronics
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Maximum Focal Length: 85
Minimum Focal Length: 85
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 19.7 x 19.7 x 19.7
MPN: 1933
Model: 1933
UPC: 018208019335
EAN: 0018208019335
ASIN: B00005LE76
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| Features:
| • | 85mm focal length is considered the optimal choice for portrait work using a 35mm SLR camera | | • | F/1.4 | | • | D-Series for Nikon mount cameras |
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Product Description
85mm lens for Nikon SLR cameras
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
The ultimate cremy "bokeh" machine! November 19, 2008
I've been using the 85mm f/1.8D for almost a year now, and took a step out to get the f/1.4D version, and was not disappointed! The 85mm f/1.4D lens is the cream machine when it comes to bokeh. At almost every f-stop, the bokehs still come out rounded, but for the 85mm f/1.8D lens, there are certain f-stops where it is not rounded, but can see the polygonal shape from the aperture blades. The f/1.4D lens is almost 3 times the price of the f/1.8D lens, but the built and performace is also better.
This lens is already pretty sharp wide open, but stopping down to f/2, you can see that it gets sharper. The only thing which I do not like in this lens package (and is the same for the 85mm f/1.8D lens package too) is the screw on lens hood to the filter thread. In anycase, shooting without a lens hood is not a problem.
Worth the purchase price October 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am extremely pleased with my 85mm f/1.4 lens. It is the sharpest lens to date that I have purchased. I'm having so much fun now shooting in aperture priority that I will never go back to total auto. I have found that shooting between 3.0 and 4.0 for portraits has gotten me the results that I desire. The difference in setting is how much body/face I want in the picture. If you are desiring to shoot portraits or even close up nature shots with beautiful bokeh in the background, this is the lens for you, it is well worth the purchase price.
excellent build and optical quality October 15, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
you have to hold it in your hands to appreciate it. i suggest going to your favorite camera store, bring your camera and give it a test drive. it is SHARP, excellent bokeh, fast autofocus, takes pro 77mm size filter thread,and the list goes on. highly recommended!
Incredible Lens June 5, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a fantastic lens!
I love how well it works with a D300 at 1600 ISO, you can shoot in rooms with very little light.
I would recommend shooting full manual settings when pushing this lens and your camera to the limit so you can get the picture you really want (accuracy in low light).
Prime Time and Wow Factor! May 7, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Prime Time: I am addicted to fast, prime lenses and this Nikkor does not disappoint! The large aperture makes using the SLR viewfinder a pleasure - super bright, minimal fatigue. Images taken with the 85mm 1.4 are sharp and easily demonstrate the advantage of shooting RAW especially when viewed at 100%. Truly amazing when seen on high resolution monitors. And available light is no longer that elusive quarry. To these ends - sharpness and speed - there are alternatives. Many online reviewers speak highly of the 85mm 1.8 and this sister to the 1.4 is a classic that ranks very high in terms of value. Nonetheless, the smoothness of the out-of-focus portions of images taken with the 1.4 is something that just has to be seen. This is the proverbial stuff of legend. Nikkor's execution of this optical formula is arguably second to none and when taken in the context of comparisons to German glass one can maybe rationalize value despite the high cost.
Wow Factor: This lens has a nice balance in its proportions. Check out the NikonUSA website and the D3 digital body. This is the lens that completes that picture. And it is an imager to boot!
Of note: The resultant magnification from this or any focal length depends on the format or size of the light sensor. Nikon currently has only one digital body with a 35mm-film equivalent sensor and that is the D3 (Fx format). Any other digital Nikon body (Dx format) will result in greater magnification (1.5x).
Cons: My other lenses (24mm 2.8, 50mm 1.4) have been relegated to the cupboard. For now...
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