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Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

A 1:1 macro for DX bodies with VR for handheld close-ups and a longer working distance than the 40mm. Light and affordable; discontinued.

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£459 new
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Core
Released
2009
Focal Length
85mm
Aperture
f/3.5
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
73mm diameter × 98.5mm length
Weight
355g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
Vibration Reduction (VR)
Aperture Blades
9
Min. Focus Distance
0.286m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.3
Street
5.1
Travel
5.2
Wedding & Events
5.0
Filmmaking
3.6
Documentary
4.1
Sports & Action
4.6
Landscape
4.6
Casual
5.5
Food
5.8
Macro
7.0
Architecture
4.4
Underwater
4.9
✅ Great For
🔬
Macro 7.0 Strong on close focusing and focal length.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Filmmaking 3.6 Held back by video handling and focal length.
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Documentary 4.1 Held back by video handling and focal length.
🏛️
Architecture 4.4 Held back by focal length and generation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR