Nikon Product Reviews and Ratings - Camera Lenses - 85mm F1.8D AF Lens from Abes of Maine

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Brand: Nikon

Located in: Photography, Camera Lenses

Autofocus capability for easy indoor or outdoor portraiture. Exceptionally compact for a telephoto lens. Focuses down to 36 inches. An excellent choice for your first telephoto lens.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.7 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Consistent output(5), Fast / accurate auto-focus(9), Lightweight(4)

Best Uses:

Portraits(4)

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiast(3)

Wow!...Clearity beyond compare!

By GW

from FT Lauderdale, FL. on 6/25/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Nice Bokeh

Best Uses:

Fashion shows, Indoors/Low Light, Weddings/Events

Describe Yourself:

Pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 85mm F1.8D AF Lens:

I use this lens while at fashion shows. There isn't alot of sapce to move around at theses events, so I'm forced to find a sweet spot to photograph the models. This lens is a prime lense and allows me to consistantly capture clear crisp images in low light without worrying about flooding the models with flash. I love this lens!

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Very quick lens. Great for low light.

By John

from Oak Ridge, NC on 5/24/2010

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Indoors/Low Light, Sports/Action

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 85mm F1.8D AF Lens:

Great lens

Honey for the money

By Klup

from Stamford, CT on 12/23/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Portraits

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Comments about Nikon 85mm F1.8D AF Lens:

Used on Nikon D90 as high speed tele for shooting live performances.
Quick, consistent focusing and sharp images even wide open.
No need for VR in most circumstances.

Excellent portrait lens

By Ramon

from Oswego,NY on 9/22/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus

Best Uses:

Night Photography, Portraits, Sports/Action

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 85mm F1.8D AF Lens:

Accurate and sharp focus even while taking fast action shots.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Lens!

By Jymbo

from Sunny, Florida on 7/30/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Quick Focus, Sharp Focus

Cons:

Focus learning curve

Best Uses:

General Use, Portraits

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 85mm F1.8D AF Lens:

Can one actually be in love with a lens? I had actually looked at an 85mm 1.8d used lens that was about 2 years old. The seller wanted $65 less than what a brand new lens from Abe's would cost. Good thing I tried it out first. I was not impressed. The focus was not great, just so-so.

But there have been too many fantastic reviews about this lens. I could not imagine what all the hoopla was about. But I needed a good portrait lens and did not want to break the bank, so I got one. Best price around. Figured if it was not that good I could always return it.

Ooooo.... I'm glad I did. So this is the lens that has everyone talking, which now includes me. The bokeh is incredible. I remember one reviewer saying, "It's the closest thing to 3D." I agree.
It makes the eyes come alive. And be sure the lens will show every detail, whether good or bad. Now me happy camper. BTW, I am in love.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Nice lens

By tolive

from MD on 2/17/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Lightweight, Quick Focus

Cons:

Focus ring rotates, not AF-S

Best Uses:

General Use, Portraits

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 85mm F1.8D AF Lens:

Very nice lens, but a little bit old, focusing ring rotates when auto-focusing.
Always makes you wondering: would the 85/1.4 be better?

Customer Reviews about the 85mm F1.8D AF Lens at Abes of Maine