Nikon AF-Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

A look at the Nikon AF-Nikkon 85mm f/1.8D, an excellent compact, fast portrait lens.

Nikon UK website:

Out of production now, replaced with AF-S version but I still prefer this one for compatibility and aesthetic reasons.

Thinking about it, the F601m would still require you to turn the aperture ring in A or M modes, as would the F4 etc.

Video and stills my own, music from here:

Filmed with Nikon D610 and Ai-S 55mm f2.8 Micro

© Tombo1bo July 2017

[paulleith]

Thanks for taking the time to do this review, it's been very helpful, especially the 1:1 comparison of f1.8 vs f2.8, etc. and the lens hood commentary.

[AntPDC]

Great, comprehensive review, thank you. In Ken Rockwell's review of this brilliant lens he states (twice) that the filter ring is "solid metal".

[lesath]

Very nice and complete review.
Thank you a lot.

[MRBATTISTA]

have a similar Nikkor 85mm have a Nikon works ok if I keep it on 16 ( marked in red if i use any other the camera gives me an DO I DO WRONG ???

[SnapJimmy]

Very helpful & thought out review. Thank you!

[MrChristopherwren]

Your copy is really in good condition.

[Jeff-zcrr]

a 14 minute lens review with 3 pictures. lol

[lonnieclemens]

Please learn to project your voice in a more assertive manner.