Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm F/1.8

Short telephoto prime lens • Film era • Discontinued

Announced:
· December 1987
Production status:
● Discontinued
Country of design:
· Japan
Original name:
· Nikon AF NIKKOR 85mm 1:1.8
Class:
· Fast full-frame short telephoto prime lens
System:
· Nikon F (1959)

Abbreviations

AF	Autofocus lens with mechanical coupling with camera. Learn more

Model history (7)

■Nippon Kogaku / Nikon Nikkor-H[·C] Auto 85mm F/1.8	A	6 - 4	1.00m	⌀52	1964 ●
■Nikon Nikkor 85mm F/1.8	A	6 - 4	0.85m	⌀52	1975 ●
■Nikon AI Nikkor 85mm F/2	A	5 - 5	0.85m	⌀52	1977 ●
■Nikon AI-S Nikkor 85mm F/2	A	5 - 5	0.85m	⌀52	1981 ●
■Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm F/1.8	A	6 - 6	0.85m	⌀62	1987 ●
■Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm F/1.8D	A	6 - 6	0.85m	⌀62	1994 ●
■Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F/1.8G	A	9 - 9	0.80m	⌀67	2012 ●

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Focal length:	85mm
Speed:	F/1.8
Lens construction:	6 elements in 6 groups
Mount and Flange focal distance:	Nikon F [46.5mm]
Diagonal angle of view:	28.5° (35mm full frame)
On Nikon D APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length:	130.1mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed:	F/2.8 (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	18.9°
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	Aperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Number of blades:	9 (nine)
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	0.85m
Magnification ratio:	1:9.2
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (MF)
Autofocus motor:	In-camera motor
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	None; focusing mode is set from the camera
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	-
Vibration Reduction (VR):
Built-in VR:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	415g
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀71×58.5mm
Weather sealing:	-
Fluorine coating:	-
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 62mm
Lens hood:	HN-23 - Screw-type round
Teleconverters:	Not compatible

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

Manufacturer description

Autofocus capability for easy indoor or outdoor portraiture. Exceptionally compact for a telephoto lens. Focuses down to 36 inches. Accepts 62mm filters. An excellent choice for your first telephoto lens. Wt. 14.6 oz. Dim. 2.8x2.3".

From the editor

The lens provides an excellent image quality even at close range and represents a really well balanced compromise between lens speed, optical performance and cost.

Notes

The autofocus will not be available with Nikon D40, D40X, D60, D3000-D3500, D5000-D5600 digital SLR cameras.

Compared to other short telephoto prime lenses in the Nikon F system

Smallest magnification (1:9.2), along with the AF Nikkor 85/1.8D
Shortest length (58.5mm), along with the AF Nikkor 85/1.8D
Smallest filter size (62mm), along with the AF Nikkor 85/1.8D

Other short telephoto prime lenses in the Nikon F system

■Nikon F mount (6)
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm F/1.8D • ⌀62		1994 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F/1.8G • ⌀67		2012 ●	compare	5	1
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2012) · In production · Optimized for digital cameras · Less diaphragm blades (7 vs 9) · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.80m vs 0.85m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:8.06 vs 1:9.2) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly lighter (350g vs 415g) · Larger (73mm vs 58.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Larger filter size (67mm vs 62mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm F/1.4D IF • ⌀77	Pro	1995 ●	compare	1	3
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (1995) · Slightly faster · Floating element system · Slightly larger magnification (1:8.8 vs 1:9.2) · Has focus mode selector (A - M) · Heavier (550g vs 415g) · Larger (72.5mm vs 58.5mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 62mm) · Compatible with teleconverters HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F/1.4G • ⌀77	Pro	2010 ●	compare	5	3
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2010) · In production · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · Slightly larger magnification (1:8.33 vs 1:9.2) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (595g vs 415g) · Much larger (84mm vs 58.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Larger filter size (77mm vs 62mm) HIDE
Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 105mm F/2D • ⌀72		1993 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (1993) · In production · Narrower angle of view · Slightly slower · Optimized for more impressive and pleasing bokeh than conventional portrait lenses · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.90m vs 0.85m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.7 vs 1:9.2) · Has focus mode selector (A - M) · Much heavier (620g vs 415g) · Much larger (111mm vs 58.5mm) · Larger filter size (72mm vs 62mm) · Built-in telescopic lens hood HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F/1.4E ED • ⌀82	Pro	2016 ●	compare	6	4
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 4 · Newer model (2016) · In production · Narrower angle of view · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · Larger closest focusing distance (1m vs 0.85m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.7 vs 1:9.2) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (M/A - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (985g vs 415g) · Much larger (106mm vs 58.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (82mm vs 62mm) HIDE

Lenses with similar focal length

■Nikon F mount (6)
Meike AF 85mm F/1.8 SLR • ⌀67		2018 ●	compare	4	1
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2018) · In production · Optimized for digital cameras · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · Micromotor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Larger (79mm vs 58.5mm) · Larger filter size (67mm vs 62mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Samyang AF 85mm F/1.4 EF / F • ⌀77 akaRokinon AF 85mm F/1.4 EF / F	Pro	2018 ●	compare	5	2
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2018) · In production · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · Aspherical design · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (0.90m vs 0.85m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:9.1 vs 1:9.2) · Linear super sonic motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly heavier (480g vs 415g) · Larger (74.5mm vs 58.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Larger filter size (77mm vs 62mm) HIDE
Sigma 85mm F/1.4 EX DG HSM • ⌀77	Pro	2010 ●	compare	3	3
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2010) · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Slightly larger magnification (1:8.6 vs 1:9.2) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (725g vs 415g) · Much larger (87.6mm vs 58.5mm) · Larger filter size (77mm vs 62mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 85mm F/1.4 DG HSM \| A • ⌀86	Pro	2016 ●	compare	6	3
Advantages: 6 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2016) · In production · Slightly faster · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Aspherical design · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · Slightly larger magnification (1:8.5 vs 1:9.2) · Hyper Sonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (1130g vs 415g) · Much larger (126.2mm vs 58.5mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (86mm vs 62mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron SP 85mm F/1.8 Di [VC] USD F016 • ⌀67		2016 ●	compare	5	2
Advantages: 5 Disadvantages: 2 · Newer model (2016) · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (0.80m vs 0.85m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.2 vs 1:9.2) · Ultrasonic Silent Drive · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Much heavier (660g vs 415g) · Much larger (88.8mm vs 58.5mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (67mm vs 62mm) HIDE
Yongnuo 85mm F/1.8 EF / F • ⌀58		2017 ●	compare	3	1
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 1 · Newer model (2017) · Optimized for digital cameras · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · Less diaphragm blades (8 vs 9) · Slightly larger magnification (1:7.7 vs 1:9.2) · Micromotor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly heavier (460g vs 415g) · Larger (79.5mm vs 58.5mm) · Smaller filter size (58mm vs 62mm) HIDE

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