Nikon 85mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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85mm lens for Nikon SLR cameras
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- Portable medium telephoto lens that is ideal for indoor and outdoor portraits
- Rear Focusing system for fast and smooth optical performance
- Subtle blurring of background for beautifully natural and evocative portraits
- High-speed f1.8 aperture
- Compact and lightweight at 13.2 ounces
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 "Excellent Portrait / Low Light Lens" 2009-12-04
By G. Witenske
This is an excellent lens for portrait and low light photography. I used it to shoot a cheerleading group at a night stadium game - the portraits of the cheerleaders were sublime!!!



While I am better using my F2.8 70-200mm lens for football action photos, this lens was perfect for closeups and group shots of the cheerleaders.



I hope to use this lens for high school basketball. Can't wait.



Very pleased!!!!

 "Fantastic lens!" 2009-11-12
By Aimee Starr (Kansas City, Missouri, USA)
Great contrast, bokeh, and speed! Only wish you didn't have to be 3' from the subject. This lens is a keeper.

 "Killer optics & build; but can be tricky to focus" 2009-10-29
By Erik H. (Orange County, CA)
This is a solid performer on any Nikon, although the old-school screw-drive AF system will render it less useful on less compatible models. The depth of field is so narrow at f/1.8, that users will have hard time nailing sharp focus on moving objects if they're limited to manual focus mode (as you would on a D60 or D5000 for instance).



On my D90, this lens is awesome -- razor sharp with professional-looking bokeh. I never liked the built-in flash using my other lens (16-85mm Nikon), but I find that shots taken with my 85mm look totally different -- the bokeh is so rich that the harsh background shadows otherwise captured with lesser lenses just disappear in the blur.



Even with functional AF on my D90, accurate focus tracking can be tricky on moving subjects. I suspect that if this lens was updated to AF-S, it might focus a tad quicker (and not drain my battery so fast). But overall, this is a great lens for the price. Flawless optical quality.

 "my new favorite lens!" 2009-10-20
By Marchelle R. Mosley (Indianapolis)
i really struggled over whether or not to drop the extra $1000 and get the 85 1.4. i decided to save my money for now, and i must say i am really pleased with this lens. it's by far my favorite lens i own, and i have rarely taken it off my camera. the clarity is great, and the colors even seem more vibrant. beautiful DoF, sparkly bokeh, and sharp. a definite must-have for portraits!

 "Poor contrast and not sharp with wide open apertures." 2009-06-30
By Sam (USA)
Whenever I try or buy a lens, I perform a simple but fairly objective test on the lens: I photograph a bar code from a glass bottle on a tripod. Why a bar code from a glass bottle? Because the definition of the lines are very sharp.



I photograph the bottle's bar code with the aperture wide open then stop down an f-stop at a time.



With the 85mm 1.8 lens at f1.8 aperture, the contrast is poor and bar code is fuzzy. At around f5.6, the bar code is perfectly sharp and the contrast is excellent.



I've also owned the 85mm 1.4 lens and it's perfectly sharp at 1.4 but it is nearly 3x the price and a lot heavier. All of my $1000+ Nikon lenses are astonishingly sharp wide-open. You do get what you pay for.



I also own the Nikon 50mm 1.4 lens and it too is fuzzy and has poor contrast wide open. Only when the aperture is closed down several stops does one obtain very good sharpness and contrast.



I wish reviewers wouldn't arbitrarily state that a lens is perfectly sharp wide-open without stating how they arrived at that conclusion.



If I could, I'd post my results as proof but Amazon won't allow links and I can't include images.






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Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor SLR Camera Lens

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Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:Lightweight 4.3X telephoto zoom lens for SLR's that set aperture from Command Dial;Ideal lens for candids, travel and sports photography;D-Type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure process.
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Technical Details

- Compact and lightweight, this 4.3x autofocus zoom lens is ideal for candid shots, portraits, travel and sports photography
- Count on genuine Nikon optics for outstanding picture quality
- This is a G designated lens, not ED series - Nikon Part #1928
- Accepts 62mm filters (see sidebar)
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 "Worth the money" 2009-11-25
By Houston Texan (Houston TX USA)
This is the cheapest Nikkor zoom lens that will get you to 300mm, so is the build quality. The lens feel little cheaper next to my 18-105VR ED lens.

I have shot the Moon with this lens. It came out good with all the fine details of the moon.

But the lens is very slow to focus. I used this lens in an air show. It took lot of time to focus the fast moving jets.

You would need a tripod if you are zooming all the way and the lighting is not enough. Even on cloudy day light, pictures came out blurry when completely zoomed in. I think this will be the issue with all zoom lens without VR.

Auto Focusing is noisy but I can live that.

But its definitely worth every single penny if you can't afford its expensive clone VR.

You will not be disappointed. Picture quality is very good.

By the way, I have Nikon D90. I don't have any issues using this lens.

I'm completely satisfied with the lens despite some shortcomings.

 "Satisfied customer" 2009-11-11
By Christopher D. Evert (Swartz Creek Michigan)
this lens is not VR, but for the price, the quality is awesome. I'm an ameture just getting started and this has really made a difference in my pictures.

 "Nikkor Telephoto on a Budget for Nikon D90" 2009-11-07
By Jonathan Widmann (Northern VA)
I have a Nikon D90 kit with the 18-105 VR lens, and I wanted more telephoto reach for the kids' sports games etc. I found this 70-300 non-VR lens for one hundred twenty five dollars at Adorama dot com, shipping included, and received it two days later--wow. My impression is that it is definitely a budget lens but it does a pretty good job for the price. It appears to be well-constructed and it is fairly light weight as the overall construction is made of nicely molded composite-type plastic, so it is not flimsy. The lens comes with a hood and the telephoto adjustment action of the barrel is just as smooth as my kit lens. This lens does not have its own built-in autofocus motor, nor an aperature adjustment ring. However, the D90 does have its own AF motor, which handles the auto focus and aperature just fine, it is pretty fast and accurate. If your camera is the D5000/3000 or D40/60 which do not have an AF motor, I would recommend you avoid this lens unless you have a lot of time ad skill to manual focus your shots. The lens is definitely much softer than my kit VR lens, and definitely not tack-sharp, especially at 200 to 300 mm range, and it needs bright sunshine outside to operate well. It's really not an indoor-use lens unless you have a high ISO and some serious flash capability. Even though this lens lacks the vibration reduction (VR) feature, it is possible to hand-hold it and get some really good shots even at the far end of the range. However, a tripod or even a monopod provide much better stability for fast action shots. I also added a Tiffen 62mm polarizing filter on this lens and that seems to make the colors better but doesn't help the sharpness, so I would still recommend using a filter with this lens. Overall, I would say that this lens will scratch your itch if you just want really good far reach, but you're willing to sacrafice the extra tack-sharpness of the five hundred plus dollar VR Nikkor lens.

 "Not fully functional with Digital SLR cameras" 2009-11-05
By R. Daniels (Frisco, TX, United States)
This lens is described in the product description as an auto-focus that will work on digital SLR cameras. While the lens is technically an "auto-focus lens" it is misleading. If you have a digital SLR camera youR lens has a switch on the side that allows the camera to focus the lens when you press the photo button. This lens does not do that. On a digital SLR camera it is just a manual focus lens. I called the seller and they wanted to argue that the lens was auto-focus but did agree to allow me to return the lens. So while the lens was new and the size specified, my complaint is that the description misleads you into thinking that this is a fully autofocus lens compatible and fully functional on digital SLR cameras such as my Nikon D40 it is not.

 "Nikon 70-300mm AF non VR" 2009-09-12
By Justin Durueke (Seattle)
It is a very wonderful lens. I wanted to get the 70-300mm VR but after purchasing this one, I will say I am satisfied and will not be getting the other one. I take so many great pictures with it on my Nikon D5000. I would recommend it to everyone shooting outdoors. It is not the best lens for indoor pictures. The zoom works so well.


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Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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Fast enough for shooting in just about any type of light, this is an ideal first lens; perfect for full-length portraits, travel photography or any type of available-light shooting. The Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor lens delivers distortion-free images with superb resolution and color rendition. Accepts 52mm filters.
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Technical Details

- 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon DSLRs
- Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups
- Closest focusing: 0.45m/1.5 ft.
- Accepts 52mm filters
- Includes 52mm lens cap, rear cap
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 "fast lense" 2010-02-03
By Tamanh Nguyen (california, USA)
I am new to photography, after reading several review between Nikon 50mm f1.8 and 50mm f/1.4 , I decided to choose 50 mm f1.4

with this one, even the one who have not known much about photography, like me, can make a good picture. this lense is good for portrait, or macro

 "THE Normal Lens" 2010-01-30
By M. Kelley (Hot Spring, AR. USA)
I have always wanted to get the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 lens for my camera but normal for the Nikon DX cameras was the 35mm f/ 2.0 which I have. The 50mm is the equivalent of 75mm with the DX's smaller sensor. Now with the Nikon D700 The 50mm is back to producing a normal size image because the sensor in the camera is the same as 35mm film in size. So I got one.

The lens is excellent. It allows shooting in available light and with this camera, at ISOs faster than otherwise possible. The lens is sharp as a tack and it allows for selective focus, producing a narrow depth of field at its maximum f stop. It is a breeze to operate. You have to remember to keep your focusing hand clear of the focusing ring as it spins in auto focus mode.

This lens configuration is one of Nikons oldest and simplest and is one of the sharpest lenses they make. I would recommend this lens to anyone wanting a prime lens that is tack sharp and very fast.



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 "Brilliant lens" 2010-01-25
By J. Lozano (Dallas, USA)
Got this lens a month or so ago, perhaps longer. Build is strong and the quality of the images are superb. Now I just wish I had a full frame camera to go with it!

 "Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras" 2010-01-24
By Robert J. McDonough (Atlanta, GA USA)
Bought this for my wife. She loves it - takes crisp photos in low light conditions. Variable fields of view let you focus on one part of the focal plane while blurring out everything else, giving images a very professional "portrait studio look."

 "Best Lens For The Money" 2010-01-20
By Troy Minassian (Los Angeles, CA)
This lens is one the best lenses that you can buy for the money because it is so fast, crystal clear, and inexpensive. Whether you are an amateur photographer having trouble taking pictures in the dark or a professional photographer trying to get beautifully shallow depth of field, this lens does it all.



The beautiful thing about this type of lens is the fact that very little is sacrificed in order to make this lens. On zoom lenses, you get the versatility of framing your shot as you please, but at the expense of light that is lost traveling through all that glass. Even the fastest zoom lenses (like the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED AF-S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens) are at least two stops slower than this lens at wide open (so that means four times the amount of light). Also people will say that VR is a great way to take hand-held shots in the dark (which is true, I love VR on my zoom lenses) but they do not account for moving subjects (VR only helps when you move) and the shallow depth of field that you obtain with a lens that is so fast. I personally like to set my camera to Aperture Priority Mode, lock it in at f/2 (which is the sweet spot on this camera in terms of sharpness) and shoot away. I am always pleasantly surprised by the results that I get.



If you are budget minded, or if you are never going to shoot below f/4, you might want to opt for theNikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, but if you have the cash, the investment is worth it. These kinds of lenses will keep their value for years to come.


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Nikon SB-900 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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Professional i-TTL Speedlight compatible with Nikon FX and DX format SLRs, and part of the Nikon Creative Lighting System. This powerful Speedlight offers photographers extensive creative opportunities for their flash photography. Three illumination patterns - Center-weighted, Even and Standard - provide total control over flash coverage and it covers a class-leading auto zoom range of 17-200mm in just 1.2 seconds.Advanced features include a booster circuit that enables high-speed recycling using four AA-type batteries and a built-in thermal protection system to warn of excessive heat build up. The SB-900 can automatically detect the presence of a fluorescent or incandescent color filter and transmit this information to the attached camera's white balance setting, and its firmware can be upgraded via the camera body.
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- High-quality flash for standalone use or as part of a comprehensive lighting system
- Commander mode controls up to 3 Speedlight groups or unlimited individual Speedlights
- 4 wireless channel options; prominent master and remote control switch for wireless operation
- Auto power zoom coverage ranges from 17 to 200mm (FX format) to 12 to 200mm (DX format)
- 3 light distribution patterns; measures 3 x 5.7 x 4.7 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 14.6 ounces
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 "SB-900 Initial observations" 2009-12-23
By Thomas R. Sweet (Tampa, FL USA)
I've been using my new SB-900 with a Nikon D3S and have great results. I previously used an SB-800 and liked that unit very much. I had not heard anything about the thermal cutoff until reading a couple of reviews on Amazon, so I gave my unit a test. I could not duplicate any cutoff problem. I use it as delivered and did not turn off any thermal protection. I fired it multiple times and it recycled very quickly and never hesitated. The recycle time is faster than my SB-800 with the extra battery add-on.

 "THE benchmark in ease of use, expandability, and system integration!" 2009-12-16
By S. S. Malhotra (Norwalk, CT)
Great flash, and my second entry into the Nikon CLS system.



I needed something to work wirelessly with my D200 using the commander mode (remember to also purchase the Nikon SG-31R IR Panel for Built-in Flash Repl - Nikon 4905 to mount over your built in flash so you can wirelessly trigger the remote flash), something with a bit reach, and FAST recharge time.



For a naive user, the SB900's menus are a GOD sent - easy, quick, intuitive, the way it should've been.



There is some buzz on the web that early adopters had flashes that overheated and would shut down during events. . .how to combat the problem? Use Sanyo Eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargable Batteries w/ Charger, or get the battery pack for the SB900, which attaches with a wire and reduces recharge time and disperses heat better.



I personally have never had a problem with my SB900 recycling fast and overheating.



Looking forward to Nikon updating the SB600 with this user interface!



Worth buying.

 "Nikon SB900" 2009-12-15
By Gene A. Smith
It is just the thing for the Nikon DSLR. So much better than the SB800. This item is a must have for all camera owners.

 "Great Nikon Flash" 2009-12-12
By Fernando Valenzuela (Houston, TX USA)
I recently used for a big Weeding with a Nikon D300, worked well but after 50 pictures in a full mode got overheated and the automatic function turned off the flash, I will recomend a back up flash for special ocasions. I used with regular AA batteries lasted about 200 pictures. The motor is quiet and very useful when tele is used. Size wise is some what big and heavy, coverage is great.

Pricy as all Nikon product but well made.

 "Themal Shutdown yet again" 2009-12-02
By R. Adams (Paradise Valley, AZ)
Before I bought this flash, it seems most reviews were about thermal shutdown. Well, I've now owned my SB-900 for roughly 6 months and here is yet another take on the issue.



"Thermal Shutdown" is an alarm system built into the SB-900 to shut the flash down from further use. It happens when it is too hot and is shut down for a few minutes.



I shoot car auctions and car museums. I have spent days and days with this flash and love it. Yes, I have had it shut down on me several times over the last months. The first time it happened, it was a total panic. I thought the naysayers were right and the flash was a dud. Well looking back, all my thermal shutdowns have all happened when I really pushed the flash in a rush. It has since become easy to gauge how hot the flash is getting and how close I am getting to the shutdown point other than looking at the thermostat. (yes, there is a thermostat btw on the flash).



The thernal shutdown serves a purpose on this flash and it is easy to live with.


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Nikon SB-400 AF Speedlight Flash for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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i-TTL (intelligent through-the-lens) flash exposure control * four-position tilt flash head (tilts up from horizontal to 60, 75, and 90 degrees) * approximate guide number at ISO 200: 98.4 ft./30 meters (at 18mm zoom head setting) * compatible with select Nikon SLRs using the Creative Lighting System including the D40, D50, D70s, and D200 * uses 2 "AA" batteries (not included) *
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- Compact, lightweight Speedlight unit
- 18mm angle of coverage with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras
- Bounce capabilities in 4 steps up to 90 degrees; flash shooting distance range from 2 and up to 66 feet
- Approximate guide number of 98.4 feet at ISO 200 (at 18mm zoom head setting)
- Operates on two AA-size (1.5V) batteries; fast 2.5 second recycling time
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 "Very nice compact flash" 2009-12-13
By Sluh (Atlanta, GA)
Amazing battery life, works like a charm on Nikon D40. Fully integrates with camera exposure setup for setting own flash power, etc.

Ceiling bounce feature is very nice and gives you much softer lighting and professional looking shots.

It's very compact and powerful enough the same time.

Love it!

 "NIkon SB 400" 2009-12-06
By R. Zamora (San Diego CA)
This is a very well constructed flash unit, easy to use, affordable, compact and light, I would rate this higher but it lacked a few features, but you should evaluate first what your using it for before you purchase it, if you need or use multiple flash units, need a fast recycle time, or going to use a remote this is not for you, This works for the occasional indoor shooter, It functions very well with my D200 and a 70-200 VR, In fact when I tested this unit, I said to myself if it does not function with this particular lens I would move on to the SB 6,8 or 900, but to my surprise it worked better then I had expected! If you over read this review or have any doubts then just move on up to the SB 600 or higher, you won't go wrong with any of them.

 "Great little external flash" 2009-12-02
By A. Biddle
I purchased this external flash unit to use with my Nikon D5000. The main reason I wanted an external flash was so I could angle the flash to the ceiling and bounce the light. This unit works great. It is lightweight, recycles quickly, and provides enough light to work well in most indoor settings. I have also used it outdoors as a fill flash and it really helps there as well. All in all, I am very pleased with it. The only negative that I have encountered is that if you rotate your camera into a portait mode then your only option for bouncing the flash is off a side wall instead of the ceiling.

 "A Must Have For Nikon SKR Cameras" 2009-11-27
By Creb (Aurora, IL)
I have just finished taking about two hundred Thanksgiving pictures with my new SB400 and Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce (the two should be bought together). The difference, when compared to pictures taken with the in-camera (D-90) flash, are very positive and very substantial. With the in-camera flash, the lighing was harsh and uneven while with the SB400 and Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce, the lighting was gentle, even, and enveloping. I wish I had purchased this attachment earlier. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve the quality of their flah photography.

 "Handy flash" 2009-11-24
By rocks (Madison WI)
I like the bounce capability of this little flash. Not a real powerful one but handy to eliminate the "deer in the headlights" of the onboard flash. Recycles quickly and fairly easy on batteries. Nice unit.


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Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AF Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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Lens making is an art - Nikon artisans craft Nikkor optics from the finest materials, taking pride in adding their intellect and technique to bring the world's finest lenses to life. They push the leading edge of lens making, harder and harder, in their effort to provide the "glass" that makes the world's greatest pictures.PRODUCT FEATURES:D-type lens design provides distance information as part of flash and ambient light exposure processes;Classic normal lens provides speed and compact design;Multi-layer coating minimizes flare and ghosting;Exceptionally lightweight and compact - ideal for travel photography;Stops down to f/22 for excellent depth-of-field control.
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- High-speed normal lens
- Great for travel and for shooting full-length portraits in available light
- Distortion-free images with superb resolution and color rendition
- Provides high-contrast images even at maximum aperture
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 "I dont own this lens I just have a question I was hoping someone could answer" 2009-11-25
By R. Milliken (Santa Clarita, CA USA)
I have a Nikon d3000 (Nikons new entry level dslr not the d300) and really want this lens. I have shot with the 50 mm f1.4 lens before and it autofocuses just fine, but I was wondering if this lens would autofocus on my camera. If I have to manually focus it is not a big dealI just want to know before I buy it if this lens would autofocus. Anyone who caould answer my question that would be really helful.

 "Would be cool if the D40 didn't suck." 2009-11-25
By Ian Flanigan (Simi Valley, CA)
I usually shoot Canon, but due to many other reason I'm stuck with a Nikon D40 for now. I don't really know anything about Nikon, but I figured this would be a rad lens. The problem is that it won't auto focus on the D40. I know I know, I should have researched it more and learned about it, but really? Come on, who makes a camera this day and age that can't auto focus with certain lenses. Whatever, I'm returning it and getting the 35mm 1.8. I played it with it a bit and it had some really nice results. Amazon also got it to be super quick, overnight actually.

 "Awesome value" 2009-11-23
By Well of Mimir
This lens works great in low light. Most of my shoots take place in low ambient light settings with no flash or speed light use. This lens does a great job of producing a sharp image at high ISOs.

 "Great lens - 7 out of 5 stars!!!" 2009-11-22
By G. Joseph
I found so many different sites that all had reviews that pointed to this lens - and they were all totally correct.



To sum it up this lens is amazing.



Build quality is pretty good. Pictures come out very sharp. It focuses really fast probably since its so compact and light.



And on top of all this its price less is than $150!!! I think its the cheapest lens that Nikon makes.



I am so glad I brought it.

 "Cheap and awesome!" 2009-11-21
By Jose Garay A (Lima, Lima Peru)
The lens is smaller than I expected, but its performance is amazing. I tested when it just arrived, and uploaded the first shots in Facebook:[...]

I highly recommend it!



Greetings from Perú!



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