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Nikkor AF 85mm F/1.8D Lens
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.
Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.
Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.62
Autofocus Lens
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Lens Description
The Nikkor AF 85mm F/1.8D is a short telephoto prime designed for cameras with a Full-Frame sensor. This ultra-bright prime has a 85mm focal-length.
This prime lens focuses down to 85cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.11X magnification. The lens supports autofocus and features a switch to disengage AF for focusing manually. While this lens is capable of AF, it does not have a built-in focus motor. It can only focus with a compatible camera body which features a mechanical AF-coupling.
The lens weighs 380g.
This lens is only available for the Nikon F mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Nikon F mount cameras with Full-Frame or smaller sensors.
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Angle-Of-View
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Nikkor AF 85mm F/1.8D Specifications
| Brand | Nikkor | Model | AF 85mm F/1.8D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Nikon F | Max FLM | 1X |
| Focal Length | 85mm | View Angle | 28° |
| Max Aperture | F/1.8 | Min Aperture | F/16 |
| Min Focus | 85cm | Magnification | 0.11X |
| Filter Size | 62mm | Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Size (D x L) | 72 x 59mm | Weight | 380g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | None | |
| Zoom Drive | N / A | Focus Drive | AF with MF Switch |
| Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | External |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced |
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Nikkor 85mm F/1.8 Facts
Fixed focal-length. No zoom.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.62Autofocus LensDiscontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.| 85mm Focal-Length | F/1.8 Constant Aperture |
| 62mm Filter Thread | AF with MF Switch |
| Nikon F Mount | Full-Frame Coverage |
| 380g Lens Weight | 72 x 59mm (D x L) |
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