While I hope to create a full Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF IF Lens, my first priority is to include results from this lens in the lens comparison tools available on the site. This page currently exists because it is required by the database and content management systems for me to post information and...

The 85mm 1.8 is a great lens for those on a budget, offering a lot of the performance of the 1.4. However, if you have the funds, there is simply no beating the 85mm 1.4. It is always a joy to use, will provide you with some of your favorite images, and I wouldn't sell mine for the world.

Fast F/1.4; Unbeatable Bokeh; Pro-quality build

Not AF-S; Heavy due to pro-quality build

Elegance lens design with metal outer and inner barrel. Everything was made in Japan including the hood. Very usuable at F1.4 with excellent sharpness at F2.8 and onward. I've skipped the so called 50mm standard lens coz I think 85mm is a better focal length for use with FX sensor as a general...

Excellent sharpness and built like a tank

No macro

I had one of these once and it was the best lens ever - super sharp, fast focussing and terrific for portraits, nature, and long landscapes like sunsets. Sadly I sold it and all my fixed lenses in favour of a single all-in-one zoom and soon realised what a mistake I had made!

I'll try to do my best because my english sucks, so please read this review with Peter Sellers' acce

Incredible sharpness + softness effects; bokeh; build quality; speed; low light abilities; deeeep contrast..

Maybe the price but it's justified; maybe the AF noise but I don't care..

I use this lens for indoor photography and portraits. The fast f/1.4 aperture didn't let me down when I was in the Museum of Natural History last weekend. Even in the room where the elephants are kept I was able to get bright, razor sharp pictures!

Consistent Output; Nice Bokeh; Strong Construction

WOW! That is all that one must or can say about this extraordinary optic. Most people I think would use this for portrait work, but why stop there. The glass is so crisp that wedding photographers and sports photographers would be crazy not to spring for this glass. I use it mainly at such events.

Optical performance almost flawless; Fast; fast; fast (only one faster in the world - Canon's 1.2L; Weight - not too heavy and feels very solid; Size; Metal hood; not plastic; Confidence it offers the low light shooter; 77mm pro size filter thread (same as 17-55 and 70-200

Price is a bit high for a prime (only in the sense that the 17-55mm AF-S is the same price and offers more flexibility; Lens hood cannot be reversed (threaded) for shorter storage; Would be excellent with AF-S though focusing is not particularly slow on D2X

If you like professional quality photos, this lens is perfict. Portraits are what I shoot most and it's sharp in studio light or in low light like in school events where the lights are dim. I have not taken many photos with my other lens since I used this one.

Consistent Output; Sharp Focus; Strong Construction

Slow Focus

This is one of the best lenses from Nikon. Built like a tank and very fast. At f1.4, this lens is reasonable sharp. It becomes very sharp after f2. This lens also produces excellent bokeh that is generally know as "creamy machine." This lens deserves to be the best short telephoto portrait lens.

Very sharp; excellent bokeh; fast lens

None

This is a truly fantastic lens. Unlike many consumer grade lenses this one is exceptionally well made. It is very sharp even at max aperture. The bokeh is excellent. The build quality does mean that it is a bit heavy - this is a consideration when travelling (especially since you will need at least...