Nikon NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G 85mm

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1. Q3 202580/1005.0★5 reviews

   Buyers praise the lens for fast autofocus, sharpness, and light weight, but some note it's larger than expected and one review is off-topic.

   • 👍Fast autofocus, sharpness, good bokeh, light weight, and good value for money.
   • 🤔Lens is good but not a big improvement over Nikon 85mm f/1.8D; size is larger than expected.
   • 👍Excellent for portraits, events, and landscapes; silent operation and manual aperture ring appreciated.
   • 👎One review is irrelevant (discusses pano planning with different lenses).
2. Q2 2025100/1005.0★3 reviews

   All three reviewers gave 5 stars, praising value, build quality, fast autofocus, quiet operation, compact size, and vintage rendering. One noted occasional autofocus lock, possibly due to camera body.

   • 👍Excellent value for money, compact, and solid build – ideal as an everyday lens.
   • 👍Fast, silent autofocus; works well in low light, delivers pleasing bokeh for portraits.
   • 👍Good image quality with a nice vintage look and color rendering; sharp enough.
   • 🤔AF occasionally locks up – attributed by one user to camera body compatibility, not the lens.
3. Q4 2024100/1005.0★3 reviews

   Buyers in Q4 2024 praised the Meike 85mm f1.8 Pro as an outstanding, sharp lens with fast AF, excellent value, and useful aperture ring; one brief low-star review did not provide criticism.

   • 👍Optically sharp with uniform focus across frame and nice background blur.
   • 👍Fast and quiet autofocus, comparable to Nikkor S lenses.
   • 👍Excellent value for price versus Nikkor Z 85mm f1.8 S.
   • 👍Useful aperture ring for manual control without camera mode switching.
4. Q4 2022100/1003 reviews

   Buyers in Q4 2022 praised the lens for its unique rendering, accurate autofocus, and beautiful depth of field, recommending it over modern alternatives.

   • 👍Optical character: dreamy, swirly bokeh and subject separation praised as magical.
   • 👍Autofocus accuracy: praised as exceptional, with high keeper rates even wide open.
   • 👍Build and image quality: solid build, beautiful images, and satisfaction with purchase.
   • 👍Comparison to competitors: favored over Canon, Sony G, and Sigma for unique rendering.
5. Q4 2019100/1005.0★3 reviews

   Buyers loved this Nikon 85mm f/1.4 lens for portraits, praising its sharpness, build quality, and value—especially in a refurbished model.

   • 👍Excellent sharpness and focus blur for portraits.
   • 👍Well-built with great out-of-box focus calibration.
   • 👍Highly valued as a gift for a professional photographer.
   • 👍Refurbished copy performed flawlessly, looked like new.
6. Q3 2019100/1005.0★3 reviews

   Buyers praised the lens for its incredible bokeh, ideal 85mm focal length for portraits, and pro-grade build quality.

   • 👍Exceptional bokeh performance, described as 'crazy' and 'ridiculous'.
   • 👍Perfect focal length for in-room portraits, better than 105mm.
   • 👍Pro-level build quality, typical of Nikon's better lenses.
   • 👍Comparison favors this lens over 70-200 F/2.8 for portraits.
7. Q2 201993/1004.7★3 reviews

   Reviewers praise this lens for sharpness, build quality, and portrait results. One notes it's expensive but worth it, while another mentions studio limitations at 85mm.

   • 👍Exceptional sharpness and image quality for portraits
   • 👍Solid build, sturdy, well-balanced on D810, no focus ring issues
   • 🤔Weight is fine for some, but others may note it; cost considered high but justifiable
   • 👎85mm focal length too tight for group shots in small studios
8. Q2 2018100/1005.0★5 reviews

   All five reviews are extremely positive, praising sharpness, low-light performance, and value for portraits.

   • 👍Lens is extremely sharp, fast, and clear, unmatched by others.
   • 👍Excellent low-light capability and sharp edge-to-edge.
   • 👍Ideal for portraits, performs beautifully in any light.
   • 👍Great value, reduces editing time, and includes nice accessories.
9. Q4 2017100/1005.0★3 reviews

   All three reviewers gave 5 stars, praising build quality, image quality, and no regrets switching from Canon.

   • 👍Excellent build quality and packaging impressed users.
   • 👍Users chose this over 58mm lens and are very happy.
   • 👍Image quality is outstanding, described as 'wow'.
   • 👍Confidence to switch from Canon to Nikon due to this lens.
10. Q2 2017100/1005.0★5 reviews

    All five reviews are glowing, praising the lens for exceptional image quality, beautiful bokeh, and superior sharpness compared to third-party options.

    • 👍Outstanding image quality and clarity
    • 👍Beautiful bokeh, ideal for portraits
    • 👍Worth the premium price over Sigma lenses
    • 👍Long desired purchase that met expectations
11. Q1 2017100/1005.0★4 reviews

    All four reviewers praise this lens as exceptionally sharp with fast focus, especially on the D810. It is considered a major upgrade from the older 85 1.4D and outperforms Canon's 85mm 1.2 in low light.

    • 👍Exceptional sharpness, even wide open, highlighted by D810 users.
    • 👍Fast and excellent focus speed, especially compared to older D series.
    • 👍Creamy bokeh and strong low light performance praised.
    • 🤔One reviewer notes slower low light performance but still prefers it over Canon.
12. Q4 201683/1004.7★6 reviews

    Buyers praised sharpness and bokeh but one reported autofocus issues leading to a return.

    • 👍Sharpness and image quality praised; tack sharp on D4S and D810.
    • 👍Bokeh consistently described as beautiful, awesome, and glass-like.
    • 👎One reviewer had autofocus issues, returned lens for Sigma 85mm Art.
    • 👍Excellent for portrait and FX format use; great color rendering.
13. Q3 2016100/1005.0★3 reviews

    Buyers praised the lens for sharpness, bokeh, and performance in headshots, calling it perfect and a high-quality investment.

    • 👍Sharp wide open with creamy bokeh
    • 👍High quality investment
    • 👍Perfect for tight headshots
    • 👍Virtually perfect at every aperture
14. Q2 2016100/1005.0★3 reviews

    Buyers praised the lens as excellent for portraits and weddings, highlighting sharp autofocus, creamy bokeh, and minimal chromatic aberration, despite the high price.

    • 👍Sharp autofocus and excellent image quality for portraits.
    • 👍Creamy bokeh and minimal chromatic aberration even wide open.
    • 🤔High price noted, but buyers felt the lens is exceptional.
    • 👍Works great with Nikon D750 for baby and wedding photography.
15. Q2 201575/1004.5★4 reviews

    Buyers praised this lens for sharpness, bokeh, and versatility, but some noted focus inconsistencies, chromatic aberration, and disappointment with build quality or origin.

    • 👍Lens delivers excellent sharpness, bokeh, and versatile performance for portraits and landscapes.
    • 👎Focus issues at wide apertures (front focus, shallow DOF) reported in one copy.
    • 👎Chromatic aberration still notable, comparable to older 105mm DC lens.
    • 🤔Build quality and focus speed rated as just okay; some copies lack US prefix.
16. Q1 201587/1004.7★3 reviews

    Buyers praise sharpness and low-light performance but note chromatic aberrations and a high premium over the f/1.8G version.

    • 👍Excellent sharpness, especially wide open.
    • 🤔Nice bokeh but more chromatic aberrations than f/1.8G at comparable apertures.
    • 👍Performs well in low light, ideal for sports and portraits.
    • 👎Expensive; not worth 3x premium over f/1.8G for most users.
17. Q4 2014100/1005.0★3 reviews

    All three reviews are 5-star. Buyers love the bokeh, sharpness, and build quality, praising it as one of the best portrait lenses.

    • 👍Excellent bokeh and sharpness, even wide open at f/1.4.
    • 👍Superb build quality with metal sunshade and aperture ring.
    • 👍Fast autofocus on high-end bodies like D3/D4.
    • 👎Sharpness depends on precise focus technique and body.
18. Q2 2014100/1005.0★6 reviews

    This lens is praised for outstanding bokeh, sharpness, and build quality, especially for portraits. Owners consider it a wise investment.

    • 👍Excellent bokeh and shallow depth of field for portrait photography.
    • 👍Razor sharp image quality, especially on full-frame cameras.
    • 👍Solid construction and balanced feel on DSLR bodies.
    • 👍Lightweight and portable compared to zoom alternatives.
19. Q1 201494/1004.8★5 reviews

    Buyers praise this lens for excellent portrait image quality, stunning bokeh, and sharpness. One review notes a plastic feel but light weight as a trade-off.

    • 👍Exceptional image quality for portraits with amazing bokeh and sharpness
    • 🤔Plastic build affects tactile experience, but contributes to lighter weight
    • 👍Fast, accurate autofocus; great for family photos
    • 👎Less suitable for APS-C sensors; bit long on that format
20. Q4 201396/1004.9★8 reviews

    Reviewers from this period are overwhelmingly thrilled with the lens's sharpness, bokeh, and build. A single 4-star user notes an adjustment period; one mentions a missing aperture ring.

    • 👍Superb image quality: tack sharp even at f/1.4 with beautiful bokeh.
    • 👍Great build: heavy all-metal construction, solid hood, durable.
    • 👍Excellent for portraits and low light; fast quiet autofocus in dim conditions.
    • 🤔Minor issues: no aperture ring on G lens; hood can't be reversed for storage.
21. Q3 201372/1004.4★8 reviews

    Buyers praise sharpness and bokeh but report issues with autofocus accuracy and chromatic aberration, especially wide open in outdoor settings.

    • 👍Sharply detailed images and creamy bokeh are widely lauded.
    • 🤔Autofocus is slow and finicky when wide open, requiring frequent fine-tuning.
    • 👎Chromatic aberration (green/magenta fringing) problematic at wide apertures outdoors.
    • 👎Refurbished unit had scuffs and internal dust, highlighting quality control concerns.
22. Q2 2013100/1005.0★7 reviews

    All 7 reviews are 5-star, praising superb sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and excellent build. Buyers call it a must-have for portraits and low-light work.

    • 👍Exceptional sharpness at f/1.4 and dreamy, creamy bokeh, comparable to Canon 1.2L.
    • 👍Excellent build quality, metal hood, tank-like durability, and holds resale value.
    • 👍Great for portraits, weddings, babies, and low-light scenes with fast focusing.
    • 🤔AF motor is a bit loud and slow, but not a deal-breaker; minor noise noted.

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