Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm F1.4G

The best lens nikon makes!

This lens would have been 5 stars, but Nikon had to make a 1.8 version that is 95% of this lens, and 1/3 the cost. So It get's -1 for the cost to performance ratio. For the masses the 1.8 is a steal for the must have the best there is no 1.4 better.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G is one of the company's premiere lenses, part of its series of f/1.4G prime optics, and a strong performer. It draws subjects sharply, with a shallow depth of field at wide apertures, and while it casts a strong vignette, that aspect of rendering can be compensated...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G Review

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G is the go-to lens for shooting portraits with a shallow depth of field, but is more expensive than third-party alternatives. Serious portrait photographers often reach for an 85mm lens to capture images with some pop. Pros using the Nikon system are likely to use the company's marquee 85mm, the AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G ($1,599.95), which is able to seriously blur out backgrounds and capture incredibly crisp photos, free of distortion but with a natural vignette. It's a strong performer, and the right choice for Nikon shooters who want an 85mm f/1.4 that's relatively light in weight. If you're willing to work with a heavier lens, our Editors' Choice Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art delivers excellent image quality for a few hundred dollars less, and there are also f/1.8 alternatives out there for photographers on a stricter budget. Design The Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G ($1,796.95 at Amazon) measures 3.3 by 3.4 inches (HD), weighs 1.3 pounds, and supports 77mm front filters. It ships with front and rear caps, a reversible hood, and a soft carrying pouch. Compare this with the bulkier Sigma 85mm F1.4, which comes in at 5...

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G Review

A wide aperture short-telephoto lens with a silent focusing motor and Nikon's latest Nano Crystal lens coatings.

Nikon 85mm AF-S f/1.4G Lens All my reviews

I've never seen anything like it. Completely different sharpness and strong colours to my other Nikon lenses. I compared previous photos to my new shots. Did a set of Brisbane around Fortitude Valley, impromptu portrait shots when a neighbour came over with his daughter, portrait of guitar playing,...

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Review

The price tag might not suit everyone's budget, but this optic's performance is hard to argue with

I had the 1.8G but after getting a 105mm F2 DC I wasn't using it. So I decided to upgrade to the 85mm 1.4G. The main benefit has been shooting at 1.4 and 1.6 for family/candids which the 1.8 can't do. The 1.8G is sharp but it seemed clinically sharp instead of flatteringly sharp.

Worth the upgrade cost from the 85mm D

I was hesitant to get this lens as I wasn't convinced that it would be worth the extra cost over the 85mm f 1.4D that I already own. After the first shooting session I was convinced!

Fantastic portraits

Excellent lens on the D3, portraits, night/indoor photography. Love the way I can isolate the subject.

Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Review

There is no way of avoiding the fact that, at £1,500, this is a very expensive lens. Readers with smaller budgets may prefer to consider the £900 previous-generation (non-G) f/1.4 alternative, or even the sub-£400 f/1.8 version. However, if you have the money then this is a really stunning lens.