Updated and optimized for digital, this fast aperture compact medium telephoto FX-format portrait lens offers crisp and natural image reproduction for stills and HD video.

Tech Specs

  • Focal Length

    85mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/ 1.8
  • Format

    FX/35mm, DX
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3.1 in. (80 mm) x 2.9 in. (73 mm)
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    12.4 oz. (350 g)
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length
    85mm
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/ 1.8
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/ 16
  • Format
    FX/35mm, DX
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    18°50'
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
    28°30'
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.12xx
  • Lens Construction Elements
    9
  • Lens Construction Groups
    9
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
  • Diaphragm Blades
    7
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Focus Mode
    Auto, Manual
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    67mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    3.1 in. (80 mm) x 2.9 in. (73 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    12.4 oz. (350 g)
  • Lens Type
    Prime

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