You can switch between the automated (auto focus) features and manual operation at the flip of a switch. The special coating on thisNikon glass elements dissolves aberrations and ghost distortions while simultaneously enhancing picture definition, quality, and color balances. Contrast is also enhanced and clarity boosted noticeably.
Ultra-fast classic portrait lens
High performance FX-format f/1.4 medium-telephoto lens is perfect for portraits, low-light applications offering beautiful Bokeh (background blur) and outstanding picture quality. Nano Crystal Coat
Use of Nano Crystal Coat further reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.
Internal Focus (IF) Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range. Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare
Optimized for edge to edge sharpness on both FX and DX-format
D-SLRs DX-format D-SLR angle of view is equivalent to a focal length of 127.5mm in FX/35mm format.
M/A Focus Mode Switch Enables quick changes between manual and autofocus operation.
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm Renders more natural Bokeh (background blur)
- Mount Type Nikon F-Bayonet
- Focal Length 85mm
- Maximum Aperture 1.4
- Minimum Aperture 16
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) 18ø50'
- Maximum Angle of View (FX-format) 28ø30'
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.12x
- Lens (Elements) 10
- Lens (Groups) 9
- Compatible Format(s) FX
DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
35mm Film - Diaphragm Blades 9
- Distance Information Yes
- Nano Crystal Coat Yes
- Super Integrated Coating Yes
- Autofocus Yes
- AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) Yes
- Internal Focusing Yes
- Minimum Focus Distance 3.0 ft. (0.85m)
- Filter Size 77mm
- Accepts Filter Type Screw-on
- Dimensions (Approx.)3.4x3.3 in. (Diameter x Length)
86.2x84mm (Diameter x Length)