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Nikon NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G 85mm

54.8 Wildlife/Sports Score
85mm 16 Nikon F Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

An 85mm f/1.4 aperture delivers beautifully blurred backgrounds, and Nano Crystal Coat ensures high contrast even in backlit scenes, with edge-to-edge sharpness on FX and DX sensors. The internal focusing system drives quick, silent autofocus, while the M/A switch permits instant manual override for refined control. It’s best for portrait photographers who need shallow depth of field and consistent sharpness across the frame in dim light.

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Price CA$395
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Nikon NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G 85mm lens

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Nikon HPL-N

51.4 Wildlife/Sports Score
Nikon F IS
Why we recommend this ▼

This 0.25mm pinhole lens projects a soft-focus, vignette-heavy image with unlimited depth of field onto any Nikon F-mount DSLR, producing the distinct Holga lo-fi look straight out of camera. Weighing just 50g and needing no batteries or software, it mounts directly for film-free photographs without developing costs or hassle. It suits experimental photographers and street shooters who value immediate, analog-inspired character over sharpness and technical precision.

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Nikon HPL-N lens
Price CA$36
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