Nikon NIKKOR 2190 85mm
Combining a 1:1 reproduction ratio with a 4-stop VR II stabilization system, this 355g lens enables sharp, life-size macro images without a tripod. Its internal focusing and Silent Wave Motor provide smooth, quiet autofocus that avoids disturbing subjects at the 286mm minimum working distance. This is the ideal lens for DX-format Nikon shooters exploring detailed close-up photography of nature, textures, and products.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong macro (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong optical (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 286 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 2190 85mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 355 | 590 | 290 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 2190 85mm | 53.9 | 7.2 | 69.4 | 74.1 | 70.1 | 4.7 | 44.7 | 33.6 | 85.1 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 82.1 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.2 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.7 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.6 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.6 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.6 | 36.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$760
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Usage Scores
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