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Black Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G fixed lens in camera kit

Nikon Inc

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Fixed Lens camera kit

SKU CH-ZB0M-PJNVP

Medium-telephoto 85 mm lens with a fast f/1.8 aperture for low-light portraits and smooth background blur

  • ColorBlack
  • Fast f/1.8 aperture excels in low light
  • 85 mm focal length ideal for portrait work
  • Silent Wave Motor delivers quiet autofocus
  • Rounded 7-blade diaphragm creates smooth background blur
  • Internal focus keeps lens length constant during focusing

Portrait prime for Nikon DSLR users

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G is a fast medium-telephoto prime built for Nikon DSLR bodies. Its bright f/1.8 aperture excels in low light and produces smooth background separation with a seven-blade rounded diaphragm. Silent Wave Motor drives quick, quiet autofocus, while the M/A switch allows instant manual override. Nikon Super Integrated Coating reduces flare for clean contrast.

Fits FX and DX mounts with internal focus

The lens mounts directly on any compatible Nikon DSLR without an adapter. Internal focusing keeps the barrel length constant at 85 mm, so balance on a gimbal or tripod stays predictable. Minimum focus distance is 0.80 m, giving a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.12 x for tight headshots or detail work. The fixed focal length encourages deliberate composition and leaves room in the bag for a wider zoom.

Upgrades from slower kit zooms

Photographers moving from variable-aperture kit lenses gain two full stops of light gathering and shallower depth of field at 85 mm. The constant f/1.8 aperture makes indoor events and golden-hour portraits practical without flash. Builders who need zoom flexibility or macro magnification beyond 0.12 x should look elsewhere, as this prime covers a single focal length only.

Highlights

  • Fast f/1.8 aperture excels in low light
  • 85 mm focal length ideal for portrait work
  • Silent Wave Motor delivers quiet autofocus
  • Rounded 7-blade diaphragm creates smooth background blur
  • Internal focus keeps lens length constant during focusing

Specifications

BrandNikon
ModelNot Available
ColorBlack

Questions about this item

At 85 mm focal length, what is the closest distance I can focus on a subject?

The minimum focus distance is 0.80 m, so you can get that close and still achieve sharp focus.

How quiet is the Silent Wave Motor during extended autofocus sessions?

The SWM drives focus internally with near-silent operation, keeping noise low even during all-day shooting.

Which Nikon DSLR bodies can autofocus with this lens without a built-in motor?

Any Nikon DSLR works because the lens has its own Silent Wave Motor; bodies without an internal focus motor will still autofocus.

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