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Nikkor AF-S 85mm F/1.8G 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.67
Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).Lens Description
The Nikkor AF-S 85mm F/1.8G is a short telephoto prime designed for cameras with a Full-Frame sensor. This ultra-bright prime has a 85mm focal-length.
This prime can focus down to 80cm from the imaging plane which gives it a maximum magnification of 0.124X. The lens offers a Quick-Shift AF system which lets the user simply rotate the focus-ring to focus manually. A Super-Sonic motor inside the lens delivers very fast and relatively quiet AF.
This lens is only available for Nikon F. Follow this link for all current compatible digital cameras: Nikon F mount cameras with Full-Frame or smaller sensors.
Nikkor AF-S 85mm F/1.8G Specifications
| Brand | Nikkor | Model | AF-S 85mm F/1.8G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Nikon F | Max FLM | 1X |
| Focal Length | 85mm | View Angle | 28° |
| Max Aperture | F/1.8 | Min Aperture | F/16 |
| Min Focus | 80cm | Magnification | 0.124X |
| Filter Size | 67mm | Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Size (D x L) | 80 x 73mm | Weight | 350g |
| Tilt | N / A | Shift | N / A |
| Stabilization | Protection | None | |
| Zoom Drive | Mechanic | Focus Drive | AF with Quick-Shift |
| Zoom Mechanism | N / A | Focus Mechanism | Internal |
| Hood | Bayonet | Focus Motor | Super Sonic |
| Perspective | Rectilinear | Introduced | 2012-01-06 |
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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.67Quick-Shift Autofocus, also called Direct Manual-Focus (DMF).| 85mm Focal-Length | F/1.8 Constant Aperture |
| 67mm Filter Thread | AF with Quick-Shift |
| Nikon F Mount | 1 Max Crop-Factor |
| 350g Lens Weight | 80 x 73mm (D x L) |
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