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nikkor-85mm-f1_8G Overview

Its inexpensive price and Nikon quality are two reasons why many experts recommend this compact telephoto lens. The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens does everything you would expect a sub-$600 lens to do… and more.

As a part of Nikon’s f/1.8G prime lens series, this lens outperforms the competition at its price range. Its optimized f/1.8 aperture helps it excel at shooting still images and high definition video in various shooting scenarios, specifically those in low light.

You’re going to get a lot of use out of this lens, especially if you’re an avid photographer, beginner or burgeoning professional. Its auto-focus system makes shooting sessions less of a hassle—and there’s even a seamless manual auto-focus system if you need more precision.

Features At A Glance

  • Nikon F Mount Lens/FX Format lens
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/16
  • Measures 3.1 inches by 2.9 inches, weighs 12.35 ounces
  • Compatible with Nikon FX, Nikon DX + 35mm/Full-Frame Digital Sensor formats
  • Focal Length: 127.5mm
  • Silent Wave Motor AF System products fast and silent auto-focus
  • Super Integrated Lens Coating reduces glare and improves colors

Key Characteristics

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens is fast, inexpensive and probably the best compact FX-format telephoto lens available in its class. This lens’ fast f/1.8 aperture helps it excel at shooting still images and high definition video in low light.

Lens is produced with Nikon Super Integrated Coating, which helps significantly improve light transmission, color consistency and reduces flare.

Its 7-blade circular diaphragm helps the camera produce great-looking out of focus images when set at wider aperture settings.

This 85mm prime lens mount expands to about 127mm when mounted to a DX-format DSLR camera.

Key Features

Silent Wave Motor Auto-Focus technology with Internal Focus system produces fast and silent auto-focus, which doesn’t change lens length. The motor uses ultrasonic vibrations, instead of the usual gear system, to help focus the lens, producing smooth, accurate and silent auto-focus when in use.

Its internal optical processes, as a result, only utilize the non-extending lens barrel’s interior. This is why the lens is compact and lightweight in construction, better suited for close focusing distances.

Precise manual focusing is available through adjusting the lens’ focus ring. Its M/A mode switch easily overrides Auto-Focus system with no lag.

Pros 

Fast, inexpensive and compact FX-format telephoto lens with a fast f/1.8 aperture that excels at shooting HD video and stills video in low light.

Nikon Super Integrated Coating helps improve light transmission, color consistency and reduces flare.

Its 7-blade circular diaphragm helps the camera produce great-looking out of focus images when set at wider aperture settings.

Ultrasonic Silent Wave Motor Auto-Focus technology with Internal Focus system produces smooth, accurate and silent auto-focus when in use.

The lens is compact and lightweight in construction, better suited for close focusing distances. Precise manual focusing is available through adjusting the lens’ focus ring and easily overrides Auto-Focus system with no lag.

Cons

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens doesn’t have finely tuned image stabilization when compared to competitors. Auto-focusing issues may occur in certain shooting scenarios. up in images at certain settings.

The lens lacks enough range to shoot long distance subjects. It’s also limited in shooting scenarios where close focus is required.

Why Should You Buy Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens?

If you want an inexpensive mid-range telephoto lens for shooting portraits and other scenarios, this lens is great for that. Its internal elements make for a finely tuned lens that probably won’t be coming off your camera anytime soon. It’s not the best lens for all scenarios, but it performs incredibly well in most.

Those who are just getting serious about photography will definitely be doing themselves a favor by making this lens their first choice.

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OverviewZ-nikonD810-Front_noLens

The Nikon D810 DSLR looks intimidating when you look at the price. But underneath its hefty price tag is an incredible camera that’s well worth its weight.

Some experts might not consider this DSLR a ‘full upgrade’ when compared to other Nikon DSLRs or competitors. For others, however, this camera packs a serious punch and produces truly high quality images and video. Its impressive 36.3MP sensor and Expeed 4 processor alone help this camera capture various scenarios with impressive accuracy. Wrap those essential up with a full set of excellent features and you have a camera that’s worth its price tag.

Key Features: Impressive full frame CMOS 36.3MP image sensor and Fast Expeed 4 processor. 3.2 inch LCD with a 1,229K dot resolution. Outputs HD image and video quality.

Features At A Glance

  • Full frame CMOS sensor @ 36.3MP + Fast Expeed 4 processor
  • Continuous shooting mode shoots 7 frames per second maximum
  • 1080p HD @ 60 frames per second maximum video recording
  • Expeed 4 Image Processor boosts camera performance up to 30 percent
  • 2 inch LCD with a 1,229K dot resolution with Live View and playback viewing
  • Multi-CAM 3500FX auto-focus sensor with 51 AF points and 15 cross-type sensors
  • ISO Range: Auto, 64 – 12800, expands to 51200
  • Supports CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC memory
  • Wi-Fi connectivity only with optional transmitter

Pros

The Nikon D810 DSLR features a high resolution full frame CMOS FX-format image sensor at an impressive 36.3 megapixels. As a result, it produces excellent quality images and video. The lack of Optical Low Pass Filter produces sharp and detailed images.

Expeed 4 Image Processor boosts camera performance up to 30 percent, helping reduce artifacts and noise in both images and video. As a result, the camera captures up to 1,200 images and as much as 40 minutes of HD video.

FX and DX formats afford the camera more recording versatility.

The camera shoots at a maximum of 7 frames per second in DX mode. Video records in 1080p HD at 60 frames per second maximum.

The Nikon D810 DSLR’s Multi-CAM 3500FX auto-focus sensor features 51 AF points with 15 cross-type sensors. Group Area AF has 5 AF sensors that can be utilized in one group.

Low light performance has been improved with the camera’s wide range ISO sensitivity. ISO sensitivity maxes out at 12,800 and can be expanded up to 51,200.

The Nikon D810 DSLR has a 3.2 inch LCD with a 1,229K dot resolution and features Live View and playback viewing. Live View features split-screen display zoom for still images. Zebra highlighting display is available in video mode.

Cons

The Nikon D810 DSLR is considered rather expensive for a DSLR of its class.

Its Small Raw mode is only limited to 9MP.

The Nikon D810 DSLR doesn’t feature GPS or Wi-Fi connectivity. Wi-Fi connectivity is only available with optional transmitter.

The camera lacks 4K resolution video capture. Time lapse feature is only limited to eight hours.

The Nikon D810 DSLR outputs ‘huge’ file sizes.

Some experts don’t consider the Nikon D810 DSLR as a ‘large enough upgrade’ compared to other Nikon and competitor DSLR cameras.

Why Should You Buy Nikon D810 DSLR Camera (Body Only)?

Serious beginners, hobbyists and professionals will benefit from owning a Nikon D810 DSLR body. The concessions Nikon took to produce this camera paid off well for those who greatly favor this camera. Its high quality image sensor, processor and features all work together to produce the best quality images and video for the price.

Sure, it’s not the most ‘upgraded’ Nikon or DSLR on the market, but for those who want a great camera body the first time around, this one’s a good choice.

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