Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F1.8G Lens
- Maximum aperture of f/1.8
- Focal length of 85mm
- Lightweight at roughly 350g
- Autofocus
- Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
- M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus)
- Compatibility: with APS-C and Full Frame Sensor DSLR Cameras
The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G is a fast and medium-telephoto fixed focal length lens with a focal length of 85mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.8 compatible with the Nikon FX-format digital SLR cameras. Even with this, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G is very lightweight at roughly 350g, allowing users to easily carry their camera around with this lens mounted. The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) gives quiet autofocus operation. Focus mode is available via M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus). It is compatible with APS-C and Full Frame Sensor DSLR Cameras.
Product Features in Detail
Fast aperture, medium telephoto portrait lens for exceptional stills and HD video
Designed for use on Nikon's FX-format D-SLR cameras, this updated medium telephoto f/1.8 lens is great for shooting stills or HD videos. The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G features Nikon's Internal Focus (IF) system providing fast and quiet AF and produces sharp and clear images at all apertures. Its fast maximum aperture is ideal for taking stills or HD videos under ideal lighting, in low light, head and shoulder portraiture, weddings or concerts. When mounted on a DX-format D-SLR, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G has an effective field of view of 127mm.
Flattering portraits in any light
Get astonishing low light results. This medium telephoto portrait lens is great for use in the studio, on set or for shooting in available light; producing stills or HD video of people with attractive skin tones and beautiful background blur. With its fast f/1.8 aperture, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G will capture even low-light situations with stunning brilliance.
Beautiful background blur
Achieve more natural depth of field. When you need to isolate the subject from the background, as when shooting portraits—indoors or outdoors—stills or HD video, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G renders a beautiful, natural background blur (Bokeh) at its wider aperture settings.
The beauty is in the details
Designed for digital with superior performance. Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare. Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) assures fast, accurate and quiet autofocus as well as full compatibility including autofocus with Nikon's complete line up of FX- and DX-format cameras.
Internal Focusing
Imagine being able to focus a lens without it changing in size. Nikon's IF technology enables just that. All internal optical movement is limited to the interior of the nonextending lens barrel. This allows for a more compact, lightweight construction as well as a closer focusing distance.
Silent Wave Motor
Nikon's AF-S technology is yet another reason professional photographers like NIKKOR telephoto lenses. AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon's SWM which converts "traveling waves" into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet.
M/A mode
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon's exclusive M/A mode, that allows switching from autofocus to manual operation with virtually no time lag—even during AF servo operation and regardless of AF mode in use.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating
To enhance the performance of its optical lens elements, Nikon employs an exclusive multilayer lens coating that helps reduce ghost and flare to a negligible level. Nikon Super Integrated Coating achieves a number of objectives, including minimized reflection in the wider wavelength range and superior color balance and reproduction.
Mount Type | Nikon F-Bayonet |
Focal Length | 85mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
Format | FX/35mm |
DX | |
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) | 18°50' |
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format) | 28°30' |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.12x |
Lens Elements | 9 |
Lens Groups | 9 |
Compatible Format(s) | FX |
DX | |
FX in DX Crop Mode | |
35mm Film | |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Distance Information | Yes |
Super Integrated Coating | Yes |
Autofocus | Yes |
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) | Yes |
Internal Focusing | Yes |
Minimum Focus Distance | 2.62 ft. |
Focus Mode | Auto |
Manual | |
G-type | Yes |
Filter Size | 67mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length) | 3.1 in. (80 mm) x 2.9 in. (73 mm) |
Approx. Weight | 12.4 oz. (350 g) |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F1.8G Lens
LC-67 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
HB-62 Bayonet Lens Hood
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
CL-1015 Semi-soft Lens Case

SKU: Nikon JAA341DA
UPC: 18208022014