Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

$959
85 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.4

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 165 users at B&H Photo Video

"It outperforms everything I have in my kitbag. Sharp from edge to edge and the bokeh... oh the Bokeh!"

"Crisp, clear images. Gorgeous color. Love it....great addition to my bag for portraits."

"This is portrait lens only. Not good for any product or synthetic surface shooting."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
23.8°
85mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D3200 and Nikon D5200 that are lacking focus motors.

horizontal angle of view
15.8°
129.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Wide aperture
	f/1.4

	Quite short
	81 mm

The Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF vs other Nikon FX low light lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Small diameter
	79 mm

Cons

The Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Poor macro
	1:8.8 (0.1x)

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Low max f/stop
	f/16

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	85 mm
	Max focal length	85 mm
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:8.8 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/1.4	unique
	Wide maximum	f/16	below average
	Tele minimum	f/1.4	above average
	Tele maximum	f/16	below average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	81 mm
	Diameter	79 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	0.6 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	23.9°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	23.9°
	Wide vertical	16.1°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	16.1°
	Wide diagonal	28.6°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	28.6°
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	15.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	15.8°
	Wide vertical	10.6°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	10.6°
	Wide diagonal	19°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	19°

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Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF vs other Nikon FX low light lenses

Cons

The Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF vs other Nikon FX lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF lens?

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