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Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Bythom

4/5

Photozone

4.3/5

Momentcorp

4.3/5

User Rating @ amazon

4.9/5

User Rating @ fredmiranda

9.7/10

User Rating @ slrgear

9.5/10

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Initial Price:

$1300

IF (Internal Focusing)
9 Rounded diaphragm opening
Metal mount

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Overview

Description by Nikon:

The fastest Nikkor telephoto - great for indoor portraits

High-performance medium telephoto lens
Fast maximum aperture of f/1.4
IF (Internal Focusing) technology for fast AF operation
Rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural

Reviews

Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor review at SLR Gear

"Even doing casual research into the performance of this lens, one is impressed upon with its legendary sharpness. However, in our testing, optimal performance for corner to corner sharpness is only achieved when the lens is stopped down to ƒ/5.6. Pronounced corner softness can be observed at ƒ/1.4 through

Specifications

Initial Price:

$1300

Release Date:

01/1995

Discontinued:

Yes

DXO Mark Score

Resolution:

16.0 P-Mpix

Transmission:

1.7 TStop

Distortion:

0.10%

Vignetting:

-1.4 EV

Chr. aberration:

7.00µm

Specifications

Lens type:

Fixed Focal Length

Lens Mount:

Nikon F mount

AF Motor type:

AF available only with compatible cameras

Optical characteristics

Focal Length:

85mm

Angle of view:

28.45°

Zoom Ratio:

1.0x

Max Magnification:

11.0x

Lens construction:

9 elements in 8 groups

Diaphragm Blades:

9 aperture blades circular opening

Maximum Aperture:

f/1.4

Minimum Aperture:

f/16.0

Aperture ring:

Yes

Internal Focusing:

Yes

Front lens element rotating:

Minimum Focusing Distance:

0.85m

Distance Scale:

Yes

Full-Time manual focus:

Auto Focus / Manual Focus switch:

Yes

Stabilization system :

Physical characteristics

Diameter:

80.0mm

Length:

72.0mm

Weight:

550.0 g

Body material:

Metal

Weather sealing:

Filter Diameter:

77mm

Lens Hood included:

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