Used Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8
- 85mm
- Prime
- Nikon F Mount
£149 The only one we have
Condition report
Checked in HarrogateLight signs of careful use, only visible up close. Glass clean.
Our notes: Excellent cosmetic condition. Some internal dust but no haze/fungus. Focus, aperture working well
How we grade
- Like new
- Little or no sign of use. Glass clean.
- Excellent
- Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Glass clean.
- Very good
- Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
- Good
- Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
- Fair
- Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.
Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.
- Testing
- Fully tested
- Warranty
- 6 months
- In the box
- Front & rear caps
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The details
At a glance: Nikon AF 85mm f/1.8 - fast screw-drive portrait prime for Nikon F-mount, FX coverage.
About this lens
The Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 is the classic screw-drive autofocus portrait prime - fast, light and sharp, with a focal length that flatters faces and separates the subject from the background. Autofocus is driven by a motor in the camera body rather than the lens, which keeps it compact and simple but means it focuses manually on bodies without a focus motor.
Build & handling
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 |
|---|---|
| Autofocus | Screw-drive from the camera body (no motor in the lens) |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| Filter thread | 62mm |
| Format | Full frame (FX) - also works on DX as approx. 128mm equivalent |
Works with
- Nikon DSLRs with a built-in focus motor for autofocus: D7x00, D500, D6x0, D7x0, D8x0, D3, D4, D5 series
- Mounts on D3x00 and D5x00 bodies but focuses MANUALLY only
- 62mm filters
- Works on Nikon Z bodies via the FTZ adapter - manual focus only
Best for
85mm at f/1.8 is the standard portrait combination: enough working distance to avoid distorting features, and enough background blur to isolate the subject. This screw-drive version is significantly cheaper used than the later AF-S G lens, and optically very close. The compromise is body compatibility, because the focus motor lives in the camera.
Frequently asked questions
Will it autofocus on my camera?
Only if your body has a built-in focus motor. Enthusiast and professional Nikon DSLRs do; entry-level bodies such as the D3400 and D5600 do not, and with those the lens works as a manual-focus lens.
How does it compare with the newer AF-S 85mm f/1.8G?
Optically they are close. The G version focuses on any Nikon DSLR because the motor is in the lens, and is quieter. This AF version is usually considerably cheaper second-hand.
Does it work on a Z-series mirrorless camera?
With the FTZ adapter it mounts and meters, but the adapter has no focus screw, so focusing is manual.
Will it autofocus on entry-level Nikon DSLRs (D3xxx / D5xxx)?
No. This lens uses screw-drive autofocus and requires a Nikon body with an in-body AF motor (D7xxx, D8xx or pro bodies, or older film SLRs). On entry-level bodies it can be used in manual focus only.
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