Nikon

AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon's finest value portrait prime for F-mount — the AF-S 85mm f/1.8G delivers stunning subject separation at a price well below the f/1.4 version, with sharpness that rivals it from f/2.8 upwards. On the D850 it provides the classic 85mm full-frame portrait perspective; on the D7500 it reaches a compressed 127mm equivalent, ideal for tighter headshots. Silent Wave Motor autofocus is fast and accurate for portraiture. Works on all Nikon FX and DX F-mount bodies.

Starting from
£429 new
Average price across retailers: ~£464
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Core
Released
2012
Aperture
f/1.8 (max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount (FX / DX)
Dimensions
80mm diameter × 73mm length
Weight
350g
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM) — fast and near-silent with full-time manual override
Optical IS
None (relies on body VR if available)
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
80cm minimum focus distance
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Portrait
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Street
7.0
Great For
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Portrait Classic 85mm portrait perspective on D850, longer 127mm equivalent on D7500 — both excellent for subject isolation.
💍
Wedding & Events f/1.8 handles low-light ceremonies beautifully — fast AF and flattering compression make it a wedding staple.
🏙️
Street Telephoto compression isolates subjects from backgrounds — a distinctive approach to street photography.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
Price History — AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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