The price tag might not suit everyone's budget, but this optic's performance is hard to argue with
Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Review
Sample images
Verdict
The only thing not to like about this lens is its high price, even though the added cost does bring genuinely improved performance. A mark has been deducted from the overall Performance figure for the trace of chromatic aberration at f/1.4 and for marginally less ‘bite' than was expected in real-world images, but this is an admittedly harsh judgement on so fine a lens.
Details
Sample Photos: See sample image gallery
Minimum Aperture:f/16
Lens Mount:Nikon F
Filter Thread:77mm
Image Stabilisation:No
Focus Method:AF/MF, MF
AF Motor Type:Silent Wave Motor
Maximum Magnification:0.12x
Minimum Focus:85cm
Number of Diaphragm Blades:9 (rounded)
Lens Construction:10 elements in 9 groups
Maximum Aperture:f/1.4
Weight:595g
Diagonal Angle of View:28°
Dimensions:86.5x84mm
Focal Length:85mm
Date Introduced:2010
Maximum Format Size:Full frame