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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.
Focal length 85mm
Aperture f/32
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 355 g
af type Silent Wave Motor
lens type macro
59 Overall Score
Price $547
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong macro (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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92/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 92 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony FE SEL2070G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 20-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 355 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 | 488 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 2190 85mm | 54.6 | 7.7 | 67.6 | 73.4 | 67.5 | 4.9 | 90.8 | 33.6 | 83.2 | 83.2 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.7 | 80.4 | 78.2 | 83.2 | 37.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.7 | 80.4 | 69.1 | 69 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88 | 83.1 | 50.3 | 90.2 | 85.7 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.7 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.9 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.1 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
| Sony FE SEL2070G Compare | 54.6 | 80.1 | 70.8 | 50.9 | 93.1 | 69.8 | 63.3 | 84.2 | 91.7 | 37.9 |
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