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Nikon D40

Nikon D40 Prime Portrait lenses that have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

#1

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor  85mm f/1.4D IF

$959

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

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Aperture f/1.4
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Min focal length 85 mm
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Focus motor None
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Max focal length 85 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Weight 0.6 kg
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Length 81 mm
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Diameter 79 mm
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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

$449

"It is terrific! Colors are warm and pure, autofocus is fast and razor sharp, and backgrounds melt into smooth blurred colors."

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Silent focus motor
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Silent and fast
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Aperture f/1.4
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Min focal length 50 mm
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Focus motor Sigma HSM
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Max focal length 50 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Weight 0.5 kg
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Length 68 mm
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Diameter 85 mm
#3

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

$439

"Clarity and color is amazing in low light situations. Also depth of field is amazingly tight at 1.4. I haven't had problems with the autofocus speed. For the price this lens is amazing."

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Silent focus motor
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Silent and fast
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Aperture f/1.4
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Min focal length 50 mm
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Focus motor Nikon AF-S
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Max focal length 50 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Weight 280 g
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Length 54 mm
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Diameter 74 mm
#4

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor  85mm f/1.8D

$429

"This is a fantastic lens... but I wish I had bought the 50mm. I hoped the 85 would preform a little better in REALLY low light, but I don't think it was cut out for that. With a flash - this would be great."

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Aperture f/1.8
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Min focal length 85 mm
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Focus motor None
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Max focal length 85 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Weight 380 g
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#5

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

$894

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Silent focus motor
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Silent and fast
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Aperture f/1.4
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Min focal length 85 mm
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Focus motor Sigma HSM
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Max focal length 85 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Weight n/a
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#6

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor  50mm f/1.4D

$289

"I bought this lens for portraits and low-light sporting events. It takes amazing photos. I recently used it to shot an evening youth football game and couldn't have been happier. I would definitely recommend this lens to everyone."

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Aperture f/1.4
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Min focal length 50 mm
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Focus motor None
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Max focal length 50 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Weight 230 g
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Length n/a
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#7

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

$1,629

"The quality of the Bokeh is simply stunning - super creamy just like it's older sibling."

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Silent focus motor
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Silent and fast
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Aperture f/1.4
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Min focal length 85 mm
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Focus motor Nikon AF-S
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Max focal length 85 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Weight 0.7 kg
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Length n/a
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#8

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

$1,149

"Great for portraits! Puts backgrounds beautifully out of focus."

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Aperture f/2
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Min focal length 135 mm
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Focus motor None
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Max focal length 135 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Weight 0.8 kg
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Length 127 mm
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Diameter 79 mm
#9

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

$899

"I took this lens out for a test at the Conservator of Flowers in San Francisco and shot a number of close up flower photos. The results were beautiful! One of my orchid shots even got selected for Wordpress's front page "Freshly Pressed"."

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Nikon VR
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Silent focus motor
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Silent and fast
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Aperture f/2.8
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Min focal length 105 mm
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Focus motor Nikon AF-S
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Max focal length 105 mm
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Image stabilization Nikon VR
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Weight 0.7 kg
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Length 116 mm
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Diameter 83 mm
#10

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

$573

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Silent and fast
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Aperture f/1.8
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Min focal length 85 mm
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Focus motor Nikon AF-S
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Max focal length 85 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Weight 422 g
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Length n/a
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