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Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D
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136 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 136 reviews of Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

On average, users rate this product 97/100 and experts rate this product 94/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 82 user reviews of Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens

 

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May, 2021

Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Review

 

The 85mm ƒ/1.4D has been a class-leader for many years, and for many portrait photographers, ''the'' go-to lens. It doesn't take much to get outstanding images out of this lens, and if you want to shoot images with razor-thin depth-of-field, or in...

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor review by radityopradipto

 

After the release of the younger 85 1.4 AF-S, this lens is still one of Nikon's best lens ever. Soft on the corner, but why bother? Most of the time you'll use it wide open to isolate your subject.

sharp wide open, well controlled CA

no Nikon SWM and still AF-D lens, corner not as sharp, weather sealing

Nov, 2010

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor review by colinjames

 

With all the excitement of new fast 85mm lenses coming out I decided to review some old shots I took with this lens on my D700 and D300. They make me glad I sold it. Looking forward to the Sigma or 85G when I get back in the country...

Tank Murdock, bokeh, Sharp from 2.8

too soft, blooming, loca's

Nov, 2010

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor review by mark

 

This is an excellent lens on DX and FX. Whatever the criticisms about this lens, I find that my 'keeper' rate is higher for this lens than just about any other.

High quality f/1.4 telephoto, sharpness, contrast and bokeh bokeh bokeh

Feb, 2010

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor review by mtravella

 

It is not an AFS lens, other than that perfect.

High quality optic

M/A switch

Jan, 2010

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor review by RadiantLite

 

Nikkor AF 85mm f/1.4D has been hailed as legendary lens for Nikon DSLR or film camera. I think it is because of its unique characteristic but also its age. This lens has been around for thirteen years.

Built quality, bokeh, sharpness

Slow AF

Jun, 2009

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor review by bfischer

 

Excellent wide open performance for a spherical design. Very good color and sharpness, slight veiling effect in bright light at f/1.4.

excellent performance at wide stops, small, light, smooth bokeh

longitudinal CA, purple fringing, screw-in hood

May, 2009

Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF Nikkor AF - (35mm Primes)

 
Jul, 2008

Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor review by lextalionis

 

Carl Christensen provided some good feedback and sample photos taken with a D80.

One of Nikon's best portrait lenses

Lack of ED glass

May, 2008

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