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IntroductionFebruary 2007 The Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 is said to be the king of portrait lenses, with its f/1.4 aperture, it`s excellent in low light photography. It`s the fastest telephoto lens in Nikon`s lens lineup, and the first telephoto lens to feature Nikon`s CRC (Close-Range Correction) This lens is a favorite by many portrait photographers, providing you with a nice working distance and a creamy Bokeh. I find that this lens on a DX Dslr gives me a more comfortable working distance then on a 35mm Slr. SpecificationsLens Construction: 7 elements in 5 groups Picture Angle: 28 degrees 30 minutes (35mm) Closest focusing: 0.85m/3 ft. Filter Size: 72mm Lens Hood: HN-20 Included accessories: Front & Rear Caps Weight: 1.37 lbs (620g) Diaphragm: 9 bladed with straight blades. price from: $ Discontinued Manufacturers web site: www.nikon.com Positives
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VerdictA perfect portrait lens, with a sweet Bokeh. If you want a similar focal length on a DX Dslr the Nikon AF 50mm f/1.4 is a good alternative, it will also save you allot of money. If money is not a problem, get the 85mm f/1.4 which will give you a more comfortable working distance, and a sweeter Bokeh. With the manual focus version, you need your subjects to stand completely still when used wide open, the tiniest move and your subject will be OOF. Features AlternativesNikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF. From $1,169.95 USD Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D. From $434.95 USD Nikon PC-E Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D. From $1,699.95 USD Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 ZF Planar T. From $1,033.00 USD Or if you want a similar lens for a DX Dslr Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AI-S. From $679.95 USD Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AI-S. From Discontinued Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8. From $129.95 USD Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D From $319.95 USD *Prices are subject to change, listed price is from July 27, 2009 Sample PicturesImages have been imported to photoshop CS3 through Capture NX 2 thus leaving the original image settings as shot, I. E white balance, sharpening, etc .etc. Full resolution sample images are in RGB color mode. Check out my copyright page for information about usage of these images. |
Nikon D200, 85mm f/1.4 @ 1/15 sec f/5.6 |
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