Fast medium telephoto lens for use with FX- and DX-format SLRs. Ideal for portraiture, it offers a stellar combination of classic focal length and aperture speed. The 85 mm focal length allows for tight head and shoulder shots with extreme detail. The fast f/1.8 aperture perfectly balances sharpness and bokeh.
Technical Specifications
Focal length85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16
Lens construction9 elements in 9 groups
Angle of view28°30' (18°50' with Nikon DX format)
Minimum focus distance
0.8 m/2.62 ft (from focal plane)Maximum reproduction ratio0.124x
No. of diaphragm blades7 (rounded)