According provided by Nikon AF-S lens Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G SWM IF SWM many thanks Sergey Svirida и Dmitry Glotte.
Review of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G IF SWM
In total, Nikon has 6 such lenses:
- Nikon 85mm 1: 1.8 AF NikkorDecember 1987
- Nikon 85mm 1: 1.8D AF NikkorMarch 1994, Japan or Thailand
- Nikon 85mm 1: 1.8G AF-S IF SWM NikkorJanuary 2012
- Nikon 85mm 1: 1.4D AF NikkorNovember 1995
- Nikon 85mm 1: 1.4GN AF-S Nikkor SWM IF Nano Crystal CoatAugust 2010
- Nikon 85mm 1: 1.8 S Nikkor Z, July 2019, for mirrorless cameras
It is believed that the lenses of this series are well suited for some types of portrait shooting - they have rather weak distortion, and a similar combination of focal length and aperture makes it easy to control the depth of field. In 2012, the Nikon 85mm F / 1.8G replaced the very popular Nikon 85mm F / 1.8D.
There is another 85-aperture light from a third-party manufacturer - Sigma EX 85mm 1: 1.4 DG HSM.
Example photo on Nikon 85mm F1.8G
Main technical characteristics of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G IF SWM:
| Review Instance Name | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G IF SWM 265565 (inscription near the front lens - Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1.8G) |
| Basic properties |
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| Front Filter Diameter | 67 mm, plastic thread for filters |
| Focal length | 85 mm, EGF for Nikon DX cameras is 127.5 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 1 X (this is a fixed lens without the ability to change the focal length) |
| Designed by | for digital cameras Nikon FX |
| Number of aperture blades | 7 rounded petals |
| Tags | focusing distance in meters and feet, depth of field scale for F / 16, bayonet mount mark, hood mount mark |
| Diaphragm | from f / 1.8 to f / 16. The lens does not have an aperture ring (G - lens type) |
| MDF (minimum focusing distance) | 0.8 m, maximum magnification ratio 1: 8.1 |
| The weight | 350 g |
| Optical design | 9 elements in 9 groups. The lens does not use special optical elements.  |
| Lens hood | HB-62 |
| Period | from January 2012 to our time |
| Manufacturer country | Made in China |
| Instructions | See |
| Price |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1.8G IF SWM was introduced in early 2012 and became a replacement for the popular Nikon 85mm 1: 1.8D AF Nikkor. I was immediately surprised by the size of the Nikon 85mm F / 1.8G, compared to 85mm f / 1.8D the new lens is noticeably 'thicker' and only slightly lighter.
The figure below shows all three generations of Nikon Nikkor 85 / 1.8 class autofocus lenses:
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8 и Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8D and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G IF SWM
Bad news - the new Nikon 85mm f / 1.8G now focuses slower than its big brother. I just can't understand why it was necessary to upgrade 85mm f / 1.8D to the AF-S SWM version and, at the same time, get a lens that focuses more slowly at the output? The same situation with 85mm F / 1.4GNwhich focuses much slower non-motorized old version 85mm f / 1.4D... What is Nikon doing? It's too bad that new motorized lenses focus more slowly than their predecessors. I also want to note that Nikon 85mm F / 1.8G is very much behind in focusing speed and its analog from Canon - Canon EF 85mm F / 1.8 USM. It turns out that the old Canon EF 85mm F / 1.8 USM wins in focus speed on all 85-current Nikon.
Example on Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G IF SWM
Nikon 85mm F / 1.8G is made only in China. The lens has a plastic case, to the touch is no different from the new Nikon fix lenses: Nikon 50mm F / 1.8G, Nikon DX 35mm F / 1.8G. Unlike 85mm f / 1.8DThe G-version lost the metal thread for the light filter, and the 9-blade aperture, but retained the metal mount and acquired the mode M / AM. Old 85mm f / 1.8D still made better than the new G-version.
This is what the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G IF SWM looks like from different angles, on the Nikon AF camera N8008S, with a Nikon HB-62 blend and compared to Nikon ED AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1: 2.8D (MKII):
The Nikon 85mm F / 1.8G comes with an HB-62 bayonet hood that can be mounted backwards and taken with you anywhere. The hood is not screwed into the light filter, but is put on using special slots on the lens. If you put the hood in transport mode, you completely lose access to the focusing ring. Front filter diameter - 67mm. The lens is nice, looks good on the camera.
The good news - Nikon 85mm F / 1.8G has high optical performance. The lens is very sharp, sharper 85mm f / 1.8D, and with very good bokeh.
Differences autofocus 85-current Nikon. Nevertheless, version 85 1,8G received the most points from me.
Focusing
Nikon 85mm f / 1.8G focuses very quietly thanks to 'SWM'to the motor (Silent Wbird Motor - quiet wave / ultrasonic motor) and refers to the lens'AF S'type (with built-in motor focusing), and therefore it will automatically focus on any Nikon digital SLR camera. On cameras Nikon D80, D700, D750 и Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro I had no complaints about the accuracy and tenacity of auto focus. Only the focusing speed left an unpleasant residue.
During focusing, the front and rear lenses remain stationary, as the lens uses internal focusthat is indicated on the case by the letters'IF'-'Iinternal Focus' - 'Inner Focus'.
On the lens housing you can find focus switch 'M / A - M'. In the 'M / A' position, auto focus works with constant manual focus priority. The 'M / A' mode is very convenient and useful - for manual focusing or focus correction, you do not need to additionally switch the lens to the 'M' mode.
In manual focus mode, the ring rotates 120 degrees, when it reaches the extreme positions it does not rest, but continues to slide, without affecting the focus. Focusing by hand is nice and easy. During auto focus, the focus ring remains stationary.
The minimum focusing distance is 80 cm, while you can get a maximum magnification of 1: 8. The lens has a window with a scale of distances in meters and feet, as well as a depth of field scale for the F / 16 value and a mark for working in the infrared spectrum.
Example photo on Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G IF SWM
Information on choosing a portrait lens can be found in the 'Portrait Fixed Lenses for FX Cameras', the optical schemes of all 85-ok can be found in the section'Nikon Fix Lens Schemes'. What do the designations in the lens name (AF-S, SWM, IF, G) mean in the article 'Types of Nikon Lenses'. How to achieve maximum blurring of the background with Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G SWM IF is described in section 'Blurred background'. On Nikon DX cameras EGF lens will fit 127,5mm due to crop factor.
Example on Nikon 85 1.8G
Sample photos on Nikon 85mm F / 1.8G
The lens is sharp. Like many fast lenses, the Nikon 85mm F / 1.8G suffers from chromatic aberration, and the fringing is especially pronounced (the color of the blur zone is purple and green). Distortion is minimal, vignetting on FX cameras disappears at F / 2.8. I was very pleased that the lens practically does not respond to side and backlight, it is very difficult to catch glare. The bokeh of the lens deserves special attention. Many sites write that the Nikon 85mm F / 1.8G produces super-bokeh, yes, the bokeh is really good, but still 85mm F / 1.4GN does not reach.
You can download RAW source files at this link (60 files in .'NEF 'format, 330 MB). All photos were shot using protective filter Hoya HMC 67mm UV (0).
Supplement: You can see more examples of photos on cropped cameras of the Nikon DX series in the reviews Nikon D40x, Nikon D50 и Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro.
Example photo on Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G IF SWM
Differences between Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8D (1.8D) and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G IF SWM (1.8G)
- Version 1.8D older than 1.8G. Version 1.8D was introduced in March 1994, and 1.8G in January 2012. Thus, the difference in technology is 18 years.
- Version 1.8D It does not have a built-in focusing motor, and therefore it will be difficult to work with on younger Nikon cameras. In turn, 1.8G is equipped with a SWM motor and will work well on any Nikon digital SLR cameras.
- Because the 1.8D uses a camera motor (a so-called “screwdriver”), the lens makes a lot of noise during focusing. The 1.8G version works almost silently.
- Version 1.8D focuses faster.
- Version 1.8D does not have a focus mode switch. 1.8G has a wonderful switch M / AM.
- During auto focus, the focus ring 1.8D rotates and cannot be touched. During auto focus on 1.8G, the focus ring does not rotate.
- Version 1.8D Uses an internal focusing type Rear Focusing System (RFS), a rear focusing system that moves the rear elements to focus. In turn, the 1.8G uses fully internal focusing, during which neither the front nor the rear elements move.
- Version 1.8G has a longer stroke of the focus ring (120 degrees, versus 90 degrees for 1.8D).
- Version 1.8D has a hard stop for instantly focusing on infinity (hard infinity-focus stop). In the case of 1.8G, accurate aiming at infinity is carried out using automatic focusing (all due to temperature limitations of the material).
- Version 1.8D It has an aperture control ring, which can be very useful for working on some film cameras, as well as while working on cameras of other systems. For example, some photographers buy 1.8D to shoot video using Canon or Sony cameras, where the iris can be controlled using the iris ring. Version 1.8G lacks such a ring, and aperture control is possible only with the help of camera controls.
- Version 1.8D a little harder.
- The 1.8G has a rubber seal near the lens mount to protect the lens and camera from dust and moisture.
- Version 1.8D smaller in size, in particular, it uses filters of a smaller diameter.
- Version 1.8D uses metal thread for light filters, and 1.8G uses plastic thread.
- Version 1.8D It has 9 aperture blades, versus 7 1.8L blades.
- Version 1.8D uses a metal hood that is screwed into the thread of the front filter and cannot be installed in the opposite direction for transportation. Version 1.8G uses a plastic bayonet hood with the ability to install the reverse side.
- У 1.8D the minimum focusing distance is 85 cm, versus 80 cm for the 1.8G (less is better).
- Part of the lenses 1.8D made in Japan, and part in Thailand. All 1.8G lenses are made in China.
- У 1.8D There is a label for working in the infrared spectrum.
- У 1.8D there are two marks of the depth of field scale - for F / 11 and F / 16. The 1.8G has a notch for F / 16 only.
- Touch version 1.8D assembled much more reliable than 1.8G.
- Optically 1.8G is better than 1.8D, First of all, the difference is noticeable during operation on the f / 1.8 aperture.
As you can see, at least 1.8G is 18 years newer than the old man 1.8D, but the latter, in some nuances, is better than the newer model. Overview Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8D You can view here.
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8D and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G IF SWM
My use experience
I shot on the Nikon 85mm F / 1.8G at several weddings, the difference between the F / 1.8G version and F / 1.8d quite noticeable, especially in sharpness at f / 1.8. Despite some flaws, the Nikon 85mm F / 1.8G is by far the best price / quality ratio among the rest of the Nikon 85s. because i recommend it as an inexpensive and good fast-fix for shooting portraits both in crop and in full frame. Nikon 85mm F / 1.8G does almost everything the same as Nikon 85mm F / 1.4G, while its price is many times lower :).
Example photo on Nikon 85mm F1.8G
Lens prices
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Three generations of Nikkor 85 / 1.8 class lenses: Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8 и Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8D and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G IF SWM
All autofocus 85s
Choosing a good 85mm portrait lens is very important for a large number of photographers. I pay a lot of attention to this issue, therefore I have prepared this list of all such autofocus lenses for full frame cameras with F <= 2 and a focal length of about 85 mm.
Nikon (F, Z mounts)
- Nikon 85mm 1: 1.8 AF Nikkor [December 1987]
- Nikon 85mm 1: 1.8D AF Nikkor [March 1994, Thailand/Japan]
- Nikon 85mm 1: 1.4D AF Nikkor [November 1995]
- Nikon 85mm 1: 1.4GN AF-S Nikkor SWM IF Nano Crystal Coat [August 2010]
- Nikon 85mm 1: 1.8G AF-S IF SWM Nikkor [January 2012]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm 1: 1.8 S [July 2019]
- Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm 1: 1.2 S [January 2023]
Canon (EF, RF mounts)
- Canon LENS EF 85mm 1:1.2 L USM [September 1989
- Canon LENS EF 85mm 1: 1.8 USM [July 1992]
- Canon LENS EF 85mm 1:1.2 L II USM [March 2006]
- Canon LENS EF 85mm 1:1.4 L IS USM [November 2017]
- Canon lens RF 85mm F1.2L USM [May 2019]
- Canon lens RF 85mm F1.2L USM DS (DEFOCUS SMOOTHING) [October 2019]
Yongnuo/YnLens (different mounts)
- Yongnuo YN85mm F1.8 (YN85mm F1.8) [9/6, Canon EF, February 2017]
- Yongnuo YN85mm F1.8 (YN85mm F1.8N) [9/6, Nikon F, May 2019]
- Ynlens YN85mm F1.8S DF DSM (YN85mm F1.8S) [9/8, Sony E, August 2020]
- Ynlens YN85mm F1.8R DF DSM (YN85mm F1.8R) [9/8, Canon RF, May 2021]
- Ynlens YN85mm 1:1.8Z DF DSM (YN85mm F1.8Z) [9/8, Nikon Z, March 2022]
- Yongnuo 85F1.8S DF DSM [9/8, Sony E, August 2022]
Sony / Sony Zeiss ZA / Minolta (E / FE, A mount)
- Sony FE 1.4/85 GM (SEL85F18GM) [February 2016]
- Sony FE 1.8/85 (SEL85F18) [February 2017]
- Sony SAL85F14Z / Carl Zeiss Planar 1,4 / 85 ZA T* [June 2006]
- Minolta AF 85mm 1:1.4 (22) (AF lens 85) / Minolta Maxxum / Dynax / G / G+D / G+RS / G+D+LE and other versions of the same lens, A mount [1987]
Sigma (different mounts)
- Sigma EX 85mm 1: 1.4 DG HSM (two sub-versions with different body finishes, for Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Sony A, February 2010)
- Sigma 85mm 1: 1.4 DG | A [Art] (for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA, Sony E, Leica L, September 2016)
- Sigma 85mm 1: 1.4 DG DN | A [Art] (for Sony E, Leica L, August 2020)
Viltrox (different mounts)
- Viltrox PFU RBMH 85mm F1.8 STM (Sony E/FE + Fujifilm X, 2018)
- Viltrox AF 85/1.8 STM ED IF (Nikon Z, Canon RF, December 2020)
- Viltrox AF 85/1.8 II STM ED IF (Sony E/FE + Fujifilm X, July 2020, light version XNUMX)
Pentax (K mount)
- SMC Pentax-FA* 1:1.4 85mm IF AUTO FOCUS PENTAX 85 [1992]
- HD PENTAX-D FA * 85mm 1: 1.4 ED SDM AW [May 2020]
Samyang / Rokinon (different mounts)
- Samyang AF 85 / 1.4 EF (for Canon EF, scheme 9/7, June 2018)
- Samyang AF 85/1.4F (for Nikon F, scheme 9/7, April 2019)
- Samyang AF 85 / 1.4 FE (for Sony E, scheme 11/8, March 2019)
- Samyang AF 85 / 1.4 RF (for Canon RF, scheme 11/8, May 2020)
- Samyang AF 85 / 1.4 FE II (for Sony E, scheme 11/8, July 2022)
Meike (Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Nikon Z, FujiFilm X)
- MEIKE 85mm AF 1: 1.8 [review] (Canon EF / Canon EF-S, April 2018)
- MEIKE 85mm AF 1: 1.8 [review] (Nikon F, Aug 2020)
- MEIKE 85mm 1:1.8 Auto Focus Lens FF STM [review] (for Sony FE/E + Nikon Z, Canon RF, FujiFilm X, June 2022 + March 2023)
- MEIKE 85mm 1:1.4 Auto Focus Lens FF STM (for Sony FE/E + Nikon Z, September 2023)
Zeiss (various mounts)
- Zeiss Sonnar 1.8 / 85 T * (Batis 1.8 / 85) [April 2015, built-in stabilizer, Sony E/FE mount, 11/8]
- Carl Zeiss Planar 1,4/85 ZA T* (Sony SAL85F14Z) [June 2006, Sony A/Minolta A mount, 8/7]
- Carl Zeiss Planar 1,4 / 85 T * [November 2002, Contax N mount, 10/9]
Tamron (different mounts)
- Tamron SP 85mm F/1.8 Di VC USD Model F016 (for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A [without VC function], March 2016)
Tokina (Sony E / FE mount)
- Tokina atx-m 85mm F1.8 FE (for Sony E, most likely a complete analog Viltrox PFU RBMH 85mm F1.8 STM, January 2020)
AstrHori (Sony E/FE mount)
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AstrHori AF 85mm 1:1.8 [December 2022]
Panasonic (L mount)
- Panasonic LUMIX S 1: 1.8 / 85mm [November 2020]
Separately, you can still highlight non-classic 85s:
- macro lens Canon Lens RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM [2020, RF]
- longer LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-SL 1: 2/90 ASPH. (2018, Leica l)
- less aperture Sony 85 / 2.8 SAM (SAL85f28) [2010, A]
- shorter SMC PENTAX FA 1:1.8 77mm Limited (1997, K)
- shorter HD Pentax-FA 1: 1.8 77mm Limited (2021, K)
- shorter Samyang AF 75 / 1.8 FE (2020, E) + Samyang AF 75/1.8X (2023, X)
- cropped Samsung Lens 1:1.4 85mm ED SSA i-Function [2011, NX]
- cropped and longer FUJIFILM FUJINON LENS SUPER EBC XF 90mm 1: 2 R LM WR [2015, X]
- cropped and shorter Viltrox AF 75/1.2 XF STM ED IF [2022, X, E, Z]
- cropped, less aperture, macro lens Nikon DX AF-S Micro Nikkor 85mm 1: 3.5G ED VR SWM IF Micro 1: 1 [2009, F]
- many 90/2.8 class macro lenses
In addition to this review, I recommend a look at the section on portrait lenses for Nikon.
Results
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm 1: 1.8G SWM IF - great lensGood for portraiture. I recommend.
Update: there was a review of an inexpensive alternative to this lens in the face YONGNUO 100 / 2.
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You know, I liked your pictures taken on this lens! True, in your review of portraiture there are few portrait photographs, but this once again proves that with this lens you can shoot not only portraits, but also nature, landscapes. Your review came out very on time, I just looked at this lens for myself, now I’ll probably take it! Thank you for the review !!!
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a good review, someone knows why the price of 500 bucks at a time when a fifty-fifty 1: 1.8 price is worth 230 bucks is the 85th much more difficult to manufacture or there are other glasses, I think that in the 21st century there should be the same where to make lenses (in terms of technology), or here other factors affect the price
What are the factors? Yes, fifty dollars have always been the cheapest and most diverse, and besides, 85mm is already a narrower focus-portrait shooting.
At the same aperture value, a lens with a larger focal length will have more lenses, a larger lens - a larger surface area to be treated and more glass itself. More expensive, if only because of this.
When there is mass production, when lenses and plastic are poured out in tons ... then there is not much difference in the cost of 50a and 85i ... It's about marketing and perhaps patents.
I have already written, but having the lens available, I will say that the glass in diameter seems to be twice as large as that of the fifty (although I compare it with Helios 81). It is written that the diameter of the thread for the light filter is 67mm. And the fifty-fives have 52. Visually, much more.
I think that the vast majority of us who do not trade at weddings-anniversaries-sabantuy-corporate parties should not pay half a hundred bucks, especially if there is at least some sharp and bright 50-ka. And if you are so attached, then buy a fix 105. Thing! What makriki ... And portraits ...
I don't know Nikon's glass, 105 is more successful! The lens is eternal ...
Well, if you are a young, but an early photographer, moreover, not rich, but with ambitions, and initially you buy only light optics, then after the 35 / 1,8 staff, save money for a G-85, or - a cheaper option - take it ji-50-ku, and only then, when you get rich, - 105-ku ... All these glasses are liquid, because they are running.
Great lens, my favorite glass on the D7000. I join Arkady and recommend as a portrait.
So is it worth changing 85d to g?
and why?
The review says g is better than d.
I would not change.
No, absolutely not worth it, about the sharpness - delirium, I have D, and the sharpness is even too sharp
Dreamed of 85 since the purchase of the camera. I chose this one exclusively for the price, I like it, but the aforementioned fringing brings to a white heat. Lilac and green glare anywhere: on the hair, in earrings and even in the pupils. Who will tell you how to fight?
Edit in lightroom.
And in comparison with Tamron 90 / 2.8, which of these lenses will be more interesting, in particular on the crop?
“It's the same with the 85mm f / 1.4GN, which focuses much slower than its older non-motorized 85mm f / 1.4D. What is Nikon doing? It is very crazy that new motorized lenses focus more slowly than their predecessors. ”
The article is about 1.4g; Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f / 1.4G sharp, with fast auto focus, ideal for portraiture.
Maybe the focusing speed depends on the carcass?
Judging by the test http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx?Lens=791&Camera=614&Sample=0&FLI=0&API=0&LensComp=732&CameraComp=614&SampleComp=0&FLIComp=0&APIComp=0
1.4G chromatic aberration is significantly greater.
Article about 1.4g updated.
I forgot to add my camera to the d600 ... so I'm looking for it ... not a crop, but a full frame.
A list of lenses for portraiture and discussion can be found here. https://radojuva.com.ua/2013/07/nikon-portrait-lens-enigma/
On the Nikon D7000 (on the FX it is probably even better) the Nikkor 85 1,4G focuses very accurately, f / 1,4 is fully operational - the phase focus falls into 99%. Nikon prioritizes focusing accuracy over speed.
Although Nikon has the best quality inexpensive portrait lens, I won't take it because of chromatic aberrations. I chose 105 / 2.8G macro. But I recently ordered the Russian Helios 40-2. I wanted something unusual and without aberrations. How will he arrive (if the Russian post does not fail) - I will describe the impressions.
Hey. Do not tell me where the lens 85 / 1.8g af-s portrait book ordered. Maybe it’s cheaper. And then we have a price that is bending. On the skin Throw away if that. Thanks. mr.ekkko@mail.ru
Of all the lenses I have or have, this is my favorite. Sharp and precise. Well, for those who love portrait photography (like me), it's better not to find it for that kind of money.
Good evening. Help me choose my first portrait lens. I choose between Nikon 85mm f / 1.8G and Nikon 50mm f / 1.8g af-s
Nikon 85mm F / 1.8G
Anya, I have both. I can tell you with confidence that 85mm 1.8g is better for a portrait of one person than 50mm 1.8g. For a portrait of a group of people, 50mm is better, otherwise you have to go far.
But for a portrait of one model, a 50mm waistband is not suitable, because you are standing too close to the model, and the model absolutely involuntarily starts to get embarrassed and pinched.
The sharpness of the image (I tried to shoot the same flowers by screwing 50mm 1.8g and 85mm 1.8g on the Nikon D800) 85mm 1.8g exceeds 50mm 1.8g, although it costs twice as much.
I, too, will be bombing myself for 85mm 1.8g soon) the bazooka is on the way
Arkady thanks for all the information, you only confirmed it)
Good day! I appeal to you Arkady and to all those who have active experience of using 85ki on a crop. Can this lens be used on a DX camera not only as a portrait lens, but also as an average telephoto lens? Wouldn't the “softness” of a lens, designed for a portrait, interfere with this? It is also very embarrassing that it does not have an image stabilizer. All the same, 85 mm on the crop will be about 130 eq.mm, which means that the shutter speeds should be no longer than 1/160 s, and even better, 1/200 s. Thanks in advance!
Well, if 120mm is enough, then it’s quite suitable, and shutter speed is often densely 1/200 at least needed, because even a lens with a stabilizer will save the landscape from grease, but only the shutter will delay the children who play. It’s always better with a stub, but it’s all about money .
Yes, equivalent to 127 mm. But only the width of the frame. The focus itself will remain 85 mm
Therefore, the extract and should be considered from these 85
Nikkor 85mm 1.8G is my most lens of all that I have. As for the softness that is inherent in portraiture, I bet. On my Nikon D800, it produces such sharpness that you can count all the eyelashes, pores, hair clippers, hairs on the face. Then I have to smooth out all these skin details in the editor.
I also tried it as a macro shot of flowers, insects. It produces sharper images than the Nikkor 50mm 1.8G.
English-speaking reviews of experts say that the image quality that the Nikkor 85mm 1.8G produces is about 95% of the 1.4G quality. Is it worth overpaying more than 3 times more because of 5%?
Well, yes, if you are a super professional and rowing money with a shovel, then it is worth it.
If you are a beginner professional, then 85mm 1.8G is for you.
By the way, autofocus turned out to be very helpful, when I had to screw on the (gray) ND16 filter to overcome bright sunlight in the background and shoot models in the shade with a flash (while opening the wide aperture for blurring). I tried to set the focus manually, but I really don’t see anything through this dark filter. Autofocus did a great job of this, and I got sharp shots with f2.8 aperture
The closed body of the new G-type lenses provides good protection against dust and moisture penetration.
And who is a “beginner professional”? :-))))))
And what's funny!? A very accurate nickname ... In addition, the beginner pros in this business prevail today.
A “beginner professional” is a photographer who photographs not only “for the soul”, but has already started making money from photography, but has not yet made enough money for super expensive lenses.
I see nothing shameful in this. What's the point of putting a ton of money into a business that may “never go”?
And those who just know how to take good pictures as a hobby are not professionals, because the word “professional” comes from the word “profession”, that is, a way of making money.
I have been using this lens on the D3000 for a month now, and I noticed what a thing, because with crop I have to go a very long distance for full-height portraits, then the pictures come out soapy. Waist or shoulder portraits have very good sharpness. My personal opinion is that for crop you need to have two portraits, for full-growth photos it is 50mm, but for waist or shoulder photos it is better than 85mm. Does it mean that? I want to send the question to everyone who is interested in this topic.
What shutter speeds do you shoot? At 85mm on the crop it will be 127.5mm so less than 1/100 is better not to go down. For 50mm you can shoot about 1/50 without stirring. I have 35 DX / 50mm / 85mm portraits not bad at 35mm.
I completely agree with you))) 50 is more suitable for full growth)) and you don’t have to go far)) and a 85mm full-length and large portrait!
I would add that for a full-height portrait, 35 is more suitable
I use a shutter speed of 160, and I control the aperture according to the power of the flashes or use an ND filter, shoot with a tripod, but photos at a distance of 5 m are still soapy, you need to come closer to improve detail, but then we are not talking about full-length portraits. He concluded that you need to buy a fifty dollars on the crop for portrait photographs, which you won’t have to go quite far with and take photographs with shutter speed 75
And how I shoot on a crop at 135 / 3,5 - I am amazed! no other miracle!
And you can see the photos where you shot full-height portraits on crop 135 / 3,5
70-210 f / 4 EGF 247mm: https://cloud.mail.ru/public/b9bf634f2e15/DSC_4644.jpg
What advise to take a lens for family photography (mainly portraits) on the d7000: Nikkor 85mm 1.8G or Nikkor 85mm 1.4D?
After 2 years I plan to switch to FX.
Judging by the reviews, the Nikon 85 1.8G did not go far from the 85mm 1.4G. I personally made a choice in 85mm 1.8G and am very pleased! Here is an example shot last week: http://goo.gl/qSkXtb The resolution and sharpness is simply unimaginable overrides all my other fixes like 35mm / 50mm / 20mm. I think if you are not afraid of made in China then 85mm is worth taking.
Are there any advantages of the D version compared to the G, if you do not take into account the price and the lack of its own motor in the first? First of all, the picture and the reliability of the lens are of interest. I just thought that the D is a more time-tested model, in which there is more metal and, perhaps, this lens is made better.
As far as I know, slightly smaller CAs (although if you take a second-hand one, with a lot of dust inside, like mine, ....), and apparently “blurriness” when photographing brides :-) at an open aperture close - only a plus, because. to. less need to use the FSH, I think to change my 1.8d, but I don't see the point anymore ... I like the picture from it. And the bokeh is nicer)
Hello. Please tell me on the nikon d7100 as a portrait it is better to take 85 1.8G or samayang 85 1.4? I'm interested in the quality of the picture, the lack of autofocus on the second does not scare
If you are not afraid of the lack of autofocus, then find Kiev
Arsat 100 / 2,8 aka "Kaleinar-5H" with F mount (Nikon)
Elegantly removes at a penny cost. I shot them in both crop and ff
Here it must be added that only d200 d300 d700 d800 d600 and d3 d4 will work in the priority of the aperture with a kaleinar, in the other nikon only in manual mode, you’ll only be shooting on the street for some time. An exception is if a person has a keen eye, but these are usually photographers who successfully shot on film when the negative is not yet visible and
the smell of light was important
This is not a complete list, details are here. https://radojuva.com.ua/2011/04/optika-na-nikon/#how-auto
And can you throw a photo with an example photo on Nikon 85mm F1.8G with the legs of a girl in a larger size? The colors are so nice.
I chose a fix, between 50 / 1,8 and 85 / 1,8. Bought 85 / 1,8, planted on the carcass and let's take a picture. A cool lens, focusing in one fell swoop, sharp, natural proportions of the face, no distortion, portrait, there is a portrait. I advise you to take it. Example photo with a candle at night http://фотомир74.рф/portfolio/detskoe/ , for the sake of such pictures and took it. True, in the afternoon, on the street, the diaphragm has to be pushed up to 4, and then 1,8 misses, a small DOF.
But does it fit both crop and full frame?
Of course it does. I tried on both the d5100 and d90 and the d800.
Tell me, besides portraits, what else can you use this glass on the crop for !!! I use 50 mm 1,4D + D7000, I don't want to buy a zoom for a lot of money, or a cheap one with mediocre performance - will a pair of 50 mm + 85 mm fixes be enough for shooting portraits + architecture with a not very wide angle? What fix would be advised for such genres !!!