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Testseek.com have collected 27 expert reviews of the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Nikkor and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Nikkor.
 
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The editors liked

  • Very sharp
  • Minimal distortion
  • Bright aperture
  • Classic portrait focal length
  • Relatively lightweight
  • Fast f/1.4 aperture
  • Quick and quiet autofocus
  • Mostly good image quality
  • Solid MTF figures

The editors didn't like

  • Pricier than third-party options
  • Omits optical stabilization
  • Strong vignette at f/1.4 and f/2
  • Mediocre wide-open sharpness
  • No optical stabilization
  • Expensive to buy
  • Hefty price

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  Published: 2022-05-04, Author: Matthew , review by: digitalcameraworld.com

  • Fast f/1.4 aperture, Quick and quiet autofocus, Mostly good image quality,
  • Mediocre wide-open sharpness, No optical stabilization, Expensive to buy,
  • The classic combination of 85mm focal length and fast f/1.4 aperture make this lens a solid choice for portraiture and still life photography. It's unusually compact for this class of lens and is easily manageable, being little more than half the weight o...

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  Published: 2018-05-22, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com

  • Very sharp, Minimal distortion, Bright aperture, Classic portrait focal length, Relatively lightweight,
  • Pricier than third-party options, Omits optical stabilization, Strong vignette at f/1.4 and f/2
  • The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G is the go-to lens for shooting portraits with a shallow depth of field, but is more expensive than third-party alternatives...

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  Published: 2016-11-15, Author: Paul , review by: dxomark.com

  • Abstract:  If you've invested in Nikon's D500 APS-C DSLR, you're no doubt delighted with its excellent build, tilting touch-screen LCD, new joystick control, chunky ergonomic handgrip, and large viewfinder. It's a high-performance APS-C option, too, that includes th...

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  Published: 2014-10-15, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com

  • Abstract:  Nikon's mid-term refresh of the firm's hugely popular D800 and D800E models resulted in a single model, the D810. Like the D800E it aims to maximize the resolution of the full-frame 36-Mpix CMOS sensor and omits a modified AA filter completely. We've anal...

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  Published: 2014-05-21, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com

  • Abstract:  Aimed at professional studio and landscape photographers, the full-frame 36-Mpix D800E with its modified AA filter effectively increasing resolution over the standard D800 model is the closest 35mm full-frame camera yet to rival larger formats in renderin...

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  Published: 2014-01-31, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com

  • Abstract:  Following on the from the lens recommendations for the new mid-range DX format Nikon D5300, we've now completed the assessment of the full-frame Nikon Df. We've tested the camera with more than 90 Nikkor and third-party prime lenses and zooms to assess im...

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  Published: 2014-01-23, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com

  • Abstract:  Following the lens recommendations for Nikon D7100 and entry-level D3200, we've now turned our attention to the new mid-range D5300. We've tested the camera with more than 140 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto...

 
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  Published: 2014-01-16, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com

  • Abstract:  Following the lens recommendations for Nikon D7100 and entry-level D3200, we've now turned our attention to the new mid-range D5300. We've tested the camera with more than 140 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality. Read onto...

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  Published: 2014-01-10, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com

  • Abstract:  Street photography is an appealing genre for many photographers, and has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to the proliferation of small high quality digital cameras and lenses. We've put together a concise round up of moderate wide-angle...

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  Published: 2013-12-11, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com

  • Abstract:  We've now had the opportunity to assess the entry-level 24-Mpix Nikon D3200 with a wide range of lenses. We've analyzed a total of over 140 Nikkor and third-party prime and zoom models to assess image quality, and to discover which of those models perform...

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