Product Comparison: Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4D vs Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D


Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4D Macro Lens
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Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D Camera Lens
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General Specifications
Brand
Nikon
Nikon
Model
AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4D
AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
This renowned, ultra-fast f/1.4 prime lens opens up a world of artistic potential. Optimized for FX-format D-SLRs, it combines superior NIKKOR optical properties and advanced Nikon lens technologies for truly exceptional performance in the field or in the studio, whether shooting stills or HD videos.
This compact, affordable 85mm prime lens is an excellent choice for portrait photography and HD video recording. Its fast f/1.8 maximum aperture with manual control offers outstanding low-light performance, natural background blur and smooth aperture adjustments during Live View shooting.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Nikon F-Bayonet
Nikon F-Bayonet
Maximum Aperture
1.4 /f
1.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
85 millimeters
85 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
85 millimeters
85 millimeters
Lens Type
Macro
Macro
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4D Macro Lens
  • The 85mm 1.4D lens delivers sharp images.
  • Razor sharp, great bokeh, fast, rugged.
  • Absolutely incredible lens. Great aperture.
  • Very crisp images starting at f/2.0.
  • The lens is sharp at maximum aperture of f/1.4D, which is excellent.
Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D Camera Lens
  • The 85mm focal length is perfect for portraits.
  • Beautiful lens with a perfect bokeh.
  • The sharpness is great and I enjoy using it at large apertures which puts the background nicely out of focus.
  • The auto-focus works well and rapidly. Great aperture.
  • Great lens for the price. Amazing focal length.
Size & Weight
Height
3.15 in.
2.8 in.
Width
3.15 in.
2.8 in.
Depth
2.85 in.
2.3 in.
Weight
19.4 oz.
13.4 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4D Macro Lens
  • Works perfectly. Great size.
  • It is a very good lens. Good size.
  • It's fairly light despite its size.
  • It has good weight and even at 1.4 is pretty sharp.
  • Excellent weight, a pleasure to work with this lens.
Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D Camera Lens
  • Much lighter than a telephoto lens with a wide aperture.
  • Very compact and built solid!
  • Excellent size/weight, and wide aperture.
  • The sharpness, combined with relatively low weight makes the 85 a winner.
  • It is very light weight and no fiddling with zoom.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
33.46 in.
33.6 in.
Field Of View
FX 28°30' / DX 18°50'
FX 28°30' / DX 18°50'
Zoom Type
Manual
Manual
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4D Macro Lens
  • This lens produces absolutely stunning image quality in terms of its sharpness and color rendition.
  • The bokeh is beautiful, it's incredibly sharp, and the images are beautiful. Great focus.
  • The focus ring feels very smooth and I have no problem shooting in manual focus.
  • The autofocus is super fast.
  • It is a quality lens. The focus is quiet.
Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D Camera Lens
  • This is a fantastic lens with beautiful clarity and sharpness and super perfect bokeh.
  • It is a great portrait lens.
  • Quick enough focusing, easy to do manually too.
  • The bokeh is perfect for portraits, I like it a lot.
  • Very fast autofocus, very sharp.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Nikon
Nikon
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
9 Elements in 8 Groups
6 Elements in 6 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
9
Filter Diameter
77 millimeters
62 millimeters
Extras
Super Integrated Coating, Rounded diaphragm, Internal Focusing
Super Integrated Coating, Quiet autofocus, High-performance optics
What customers say about "Features"
Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4D Macro Lens
  • The lens looks great and is built like a tank.
  • Glass was very clean. Works great with my nikon camera.
  • Best portrait lens for FX Nikon. Love how well built it is.
  • Wonderful lens shooting on a Nikon D800 beautiful bokeh and super fast glass.
  • Great lens for portraits, nice and sharp.
Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8D Camera Lens
  • Classic portrait lens length for full-frame cameras.
  • Very sturdy build, which I like.
  • Fast focus, perfect color, contrast, and razor sharp.
  • Focusing is a breeze with this lens even with bad eyesight.
  • The manual focus makes it easy to change the subject.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manual
Download
Download
Manufacturer
Link

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