With an f/1.8 portrait lens this sweet, who needs f/1.4?

With an f/1.8 portrait lens this sweet, who needs f/1.4?...

Consequently, the new model now offers a silent wave AF drive, which makes it compatible with the complete range of current Nikon DSLRs. Even though the largest pressure to update the lens may have come from DX customers, a 85mm prime traditionally is a classic portrait focal length on full frame...

Nikon's series of f/1.8G prime lenses is a boon to photographers who use the company's D-SLR cameras . Each one we've tested has been a solid performer, and affordably priced. The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G is no different.

Excellent sharpness; Minimal distortion; Wide aperture; Inexpensive

Lacks optical stabilization; Limited close focus capability

Awesome lens for the price. Focus can be a little slow but faster than the Nikon 50mm 1.4. Needed to auto fine tune as apparently there can be issues with back/front focusing which I had with my sample. Once checked and set focus is accurate and the lens is super sharp. My new favourite lens.

Great Features; Great Picture Quality

"I bought this lens a while back on a whim knowing that I should probably kit myself out with an 85mm at some point. The price was right and all of the reviews made it pretty clear that this was one of the best lenses in its class.

I bought this lens to use with my DX-format D40 and FX-format N80. I needed a fast portrait lens with AF and metering, hence the choice. From a very limited testing so far, I can say this is a great addition to my bag of lenses.

Easily Interchangeable; Extremely Sharp; Strong Construction

No Vr Feature

good

This lens + the D800/E is an awesome combination The sharpness and resolving power of this lens is amazing and in the studio I can\'t think of a better prime.

Nikon 50mm f1.8G is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras. What type of photography is the Nikon 50mm f1.8G lens good for?

Autofocus, Distance Scale, DoF(Depth of Field) Scale, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, Light weight at only, 185g / 6.5 oz, No Weather Sealing

Autofocus, Distance Scale, DoF(Depth of Field) Scale, Hood supplied, Full-time Manual Focusing, Fast Aperture, Covers Full-Frame Sensor, Light weight at only, 185g / 6.5 oz, No Weather Sealing