Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D lens

NitroTech · 6th October 2002

Hi all,

can anyone who is using or have used the above lens tell me what you think of the lens. All inputs will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!!

Ian · 7th October 2002

A stunning portrait lens (as are all the 85mm Nikon primes, be they AF or MF). Nice bokeh wide open and generally no softness. Slight varience from lens to lens in the AFn-D version.

The older f2 AIS version is smaller and lighter and is my preferred lens in this focal length when I don't want to be obtrusive.

7th October 2002

hi,

I haf this lens in my possession. A very good lens with very clear and fine quality. Very bright lens at 1.8 and allows the focusing to be superb fast too. its worth to get if you are getting for portraits shot

check out this pic i took .....
www.pbase.com/ziyter/portraits
the pic of the wedding couple is taken with the lens.

Wolfgang · 7th October 2002

How much is this lense now?

If possible, quote first and 2nd hand prices...

Kindly advise.

NitroTech · 7th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Wolfgang
How much is this lense now?

If possible, quote first and 2nd hand prices...

Kindly advise.

Brand new is aboot $600++ (maybe aboot $630) as for a 2nd hand one, I saw one selling at $500(mint).

Why? you really thinking of getting an SLR???

Wolfgang · 7th October 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by NitroTech

Brand new is aboot $600++ (maybe aboot $630) as for a 2nd hand one, I saw one selling at $500(mint).

Ouch!

Now, lemme go repair my old FM 601 and see if it still works.

6th October 2002	#1
NitroTech Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: In Paradise Posts: 672	Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D lens Hi all, can anyone who is using or have used the above lens tell me what you think of the lens. All inputs will be greatly appreciated. Cheers!! __________________ "His haircut proved he was a fag, Torres Torres. He always liked to be tea-bagged, Torres Torres!

7th October 2002	#2
Ian Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 2,322	A stunning portrait lens (as are all the 85mm Nikon primes, be they AF or MF). Nice bokeh wide open and generally no softness. Slight varience from lens to lens in the AFn-D version. The older f2 AIS version is smaller and lighter and is my preferred lens in this focal length when I don't want to be obtrusive. __________________ The Ang Moh from Hell

7th October 2002	#4
Wolfgang Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Riddle Realms Posts: 5,831	How much is this lense now? If possible, quote first and 2nd hand prices... Kindly advise. __________________ -- "High Wired, Dream Sired"

7th October 2002	#3
ziyter Guests Posts: n/a	hi, I haf this lens in my possession. A very good lens with very clear and fine quality. Very bright lens at 1.8 and allows the focusing to be superb fast too. its worth to get if you are getting for portraits shot check out this pic i took ..... www.pbase.com/ziyter/portraits the pic of the wedding couple is taken with the lens.