Nikon 85mm 1.8g Review 2022

My review of the Nikon 85mm 1.8g with engagement photos.

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[castieldiallo]

I owned that lens. I was alright. The bokeh was a litle bit rough. In the end I kept using an associate's 85mm F1.4D. Then I settled on the 105mm F2 DC. It may not be as optically good as the 1.8g, but it rendered out of focus areas much smoother and the colour soc was better (in my view).

[malikdhadhalinux]

I bought this around July and I absolutely love this one. It is razor sharp wide-open. Great review as usual.

[evgenipoptoshev]

Couldn't have said that better myself! Used mine 85/1.8 G on my DSLRs2, and now I'm adapting it to the 75 and 76II with equally good results.

[tonyb]

I used the 85 1.8G on a D780 on my last engagement session and shot it mostly around f2 to 2.8 and the client loved the photos. Optically, the 1.8G is better than the 1.4 and is certainly lighter. I love the lens. Thanks for sharing.

[daiseman]

Soooo refreshing to see a review showcasing actual use and the beautiful results of an underrated lens without the brick wall and sharpness test-- real world work instead.

Thank you! You've dissuaded me from 'upgrading' my 85mm 1.8g to a 105mm 1.4g to satisfy my G.A.S. I don't need that 1.4 opening. Rather, I just need to use my 85mm more to actually produce something meaningful, as I currently do with my trusty el-cheapo 50mm 1.8d.

Great and honest review, and not shilling out unnecessary gear based on it being the latest and greatest

[RichardCookphotography]

One of the best lens reviews ive watched. Awesome video and great shots. Well done mate👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[davidsaylors]

Awesome discussion on a great focal length. Also really smart tactic with the engagement shoot too. 👍📸

[martinjn]

Nice video, no BS just facts backed with proof, rare and very welcome, thanks.

[johnw.]

I use mine adapted on my Z8 and the pics are gorgeous!

[Miss.Shanny]

Thank you so much for the info. I am really motivated to save up and buy me that lens. Great video and your photos are stunning! ❤

[mberggren]

Thanks for another interesting video, and some great pictures.
A former colleague used to have that lens, and she took some excellent photos with it.
The 85mm is a great focal length. Coupled with a fast wide angle like the 35 or 28 it makes a great kit for almost every opportunity. I prefer that combo to the 24-70/2.8 or 24-105/4 zooms.

[trashenstein]

I enjoyed your video, Martin. Engagement shots are stellar on the beach. My one question is what metering did you use in bright environments? Spot? Hi-lited spot?

[PhilippeOrlando]

I totally agree. I hate backgrounds that are totally obliterated, the subject could be anywhere, on a beach, on the moon, those totally destroyed backgrounds are ridiculous. Beautifully out of focus background YES, but that swirling BS of light bubbles I see on so many pictures is the trademark of amateurs.

[deepakshripad]

The couple pics are excellent. It would be great to mention the setting you put for these.

[AdamJonesPhoto]

Just bought a set of primes including this one to use on my D810. Older kit rocks 🎸

[mikewilson]

I agree, the Nikon 85mm 1.8 is simply superb. I just love mine. Great investment.

[johnnathan]

Martin, in another video with title "Nikon 35mm 1.4z - portrait dream lens?", when you were talking about about the "D" technologies, you mentioned just a bit the 35mm 1.8D and then you focused on the 50mm 1.8D!! So... even that I had bought an 50mm 1.4g, I' ve bought also a 50mm 1.8D (for 35 euros) to see with my eyes what you were talking about!! I was amazed and it is my best choise since ever!!! I just loved the result of the backround flare... it is so much more romantic than the G I think, and brings up a certain mood in the picture!! Thank you that you mentioned this "D" technology back then! And ofcourse, my question is "Is also 85mm 1.8D like this better than the G ??? In these last months it was rare to find a 85mm 1.8G used and in a logical price (at Marketplace)... But I'm finding quite often the D version for half-money!! So... what is your opinion on D and G at 85mm??? Should I take the the D version? Or I should wait for a good chance for the G? Does the G worth the double money??

[emptyskullify]

PLEASE review the Nikon 85mm 1.4g and/or the 58mm 1.4g portrait lenses. They have so much CHARACTER, yet it’s not talked about enough 🙏

[Galeidan]

To me it seems that most people view things through around 24 or 26 mm equivalent lens (mobile phones) When you really want to separate your photos from your aunt's mobile phone pictures.. Use professional grade 135 to 200mm f 2 to f 4 full frame lens. No mobile phone can match that. Look is just completely different.

[wrkmines]

Beautiful work!! Thank you for sharing!