Autofocus capability for easy indoor or outdoor portraiture. Exceptionally compact for a telephoto lens. Focuses down to 36 inches. An excellent choice for your first telephoto lens.
Love this lens. Sharp, nice bokeh, fast focus. Takes really nice photos. I am very happy with the performance of this lens, great product and the cost is not all that bad. Excellent performance. The only thing I don't care for is that the lens shade screws in, rather than a twist on type like most other Nikon lenses.
By GW
from FT Lauderdale, FL.
About Me Pro Photographer
6/25/2010
Wow!...Clearity beyond compare!
5.0
PROS
Fast / accurate auto-focus
Nice Bokeh
Consistent Output
CONS
BEST USES
Weddings/Events
Fashion shows
Indoors/Low Light
Comments:
I use this lens while at fashion shows. There isn't alot of sapce to move around at theses events, so I'm forced to find a sweet spot to photograph the models. This lens is a prime lense and allows me to consistantly capture clear crisp images in low light without worrying about flooding the models with flash. I love this lens!
Images from GW
Fashion Design Expo
Fashion Design Expo
By John
from Oak Ridge, NC
About Me Photo Enthusiast
5/24/2010
Very quick lens. Great for low light.
4.0
PROS
Lightweight
Easily Interchangeable
Consistent Output
Fast / accurate auto-focus
CONS
BEST USES
Indoors/Low Light
Sports/Action
Comments:
Great lens
By Klup
from Stamford, CT
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
12/23/2009
Honey for the money
5.0
PROS
Durable
Lightweight
Consistent Output
Quick Focus
Sharp Focus
CONS
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Portraits
Comments:
Used on Nikon D90 as high speed tele for shooting live performances. Quick, consistent focusing and sharp images even wide open. No need for VR in most circumstances.
By Ramon
from Oswego,NY
About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast
9/22/2009
Excellent portrait lens
4.0
PROS
Sharp Focus
Consistent Output
Quick Focus
Lightweight
CONS
BEST USES
Night Photography
Portraits
Sports/Action
Comments:
Accurate and sharp focus even while taking fast action shots.
By Jymbo
from Sunny, Florida
About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast
7/30/2009
(1 of 1 customer found this review helpful)
Great Lens!
5.0
PROS
Quick Focus
Sharp Focus
CONS
Focus learning curve
BEST USES
Portraits
General Use
Comments:
Can one actually be in love with a lens? I had actually looked at an 85mm 1.8d used lens that was about 2 years old. The seller wanted $65 less than what a brand new lens from Abe's would cost. Good thing I tried it out first. I was not impressed. The focus was not great, just so-so. But there have been too many fantastic reviews about this lens. I could not imagine what all the hoopla was about. But I needed a good portrait lens and did not want to break the bank, so I got one. Best price around. Figured if it was not that good I could always return it. Ooooo.... I'm glad I did. So this is the lens that has everyone talking, which now includes me. The bokeh is incredible. I remember one reviewer saying, "It's the closest thing to 3D." I agree. It makes the eyes come alive. And be sure the lens will show every detail, whether good or bad. Now me happy camper. BTW, I am in love.
By tolive
from MD
About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast
2/17/2009
Nice lens
5.0
PROS
Lightweight
Quick Focus
Consistent Output
CONS
Focus ring rotates
not AF-S
BEST USES
General Use
Portraits
Comments:
Very nice lens, but a little bit old, focusing ring rotates when auto-focusing. Always makes you wondering: would the 85/1.4 be better?
