2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21
Every photographer, both a true professional and a novice amateur experimenter, certainly has a favorite optics. To shoot picturesque portraits, completely different lenses are used, and today no one is surprised by experiments with wide-angle or even telephoto lenses, but traditionally lenses with medium focal lengths are used for portrait shooting: 35, 50, 85 mm. Not so long ago, Nikon pleased his fans with a novelty - a fast portrait lens with a distance of 85 mm and a minimum aperture value of 1.4. What did photographers like about this lens, how did it perform and what advantages does it have over competitors? Consider everything in order.
Nikon iconic optics: NIKKOR 85mm f/1, 4D IF lens
This portrait has become truly legendary. This lens was developed back in 1995 and has not undergone any significant changes since then. Glasses produced almost 20 years ago are quite suitable for work today - the highest quality of all Nikon equipment makes itself felt. The 85mm f/1, 4D IF lens is great for portrait and still life photography and does the job. He draws quite sharplythe object smoothly blurs the background, with proper lighting gives an interesting bokeh. But still, these lenses are no longer able to withstand the growing competition.
Nikon's new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G lens
Therefore, a new modification was developed. Announced by the world's leading photo sites, the lens went on sale at the end of 2012. Growing demand makes it clear that professionals have appreciated the new optics.
Features of the new lens
From Nikon's legendary predecessor, the new lens features a number of improvements. First of all, attention is drawn to the ultrasonic drive, which provides the fastest automatic focusing. In addition, the novelty is distinguished by an updated optical design and the presence of a durable nanocrystalline coating, which provides the necessary image contrast and the complete absence of unwanted glare, even in conditions of insufficient or excessive lighting. The manual focus mechanism has also been improved - now the rings move very smoothly and quite quickly. The undoubted pluses include an updated case made of heavy-duty titanium alloy.
Scope of application
Nikon AF and AF-S 85mm lenses are primarily designed for professional portraiture. The new lens does the job perfectly. The nine-blade aperture is designed to highlightobject against the background while still giving beautiful bokeh. Also important is the rather low minimum aperture value - 1/4. Due to this, expressive highlighting of the object can be achieved.
Technical data and scope of delivery
- The focal length of the lens is 85 mm.
- Aperture range: F/1.4 to F/16.
- Viewing angle - 28˚30’.
- Maximum magnification x0, 12.
- The diaphragm consists of nine rounded blades.
- Focus manual and automatic.
- Weight 595g
- Includes small round lens hood and case.
Compatibility
NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G is compatible with all Nikon FX and DX series cameras. These lenses are perfect for the Nikon D3100, a new budget camera that was released in September 2012.
Reviews of photographers
Having familiarized themselves with the capabilities of the new lens, professionals note, first of all, its highest aperture ratio. The pictures he takes are realistic and lifelike. Chromatic aberrations are not observed. A slight discomfort can only be caused by the relatively large weight of the lens, however, it is not intended for everyday use. The high impact resistance of the body allows it to be used in "field conditions" without fear for its safety. An important advantage is the clarity of the object even at minimum aperture values. In general, the lens is excellent for solving a variety of creative tasks and well justifies its rather high price.
