Nikon AF-Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

A look at the Nikon AF-Nikkon 85mm f/1.8D, an excellent compact, fast portrait lens.
Nikon UK website:
www.europe-nikon.com/en_GB/pro...
Out of production now, replaced with AF-S version but I still prefer this one for compatibility and aesthetic reasons.
Thinking about it, the F601m would still require you to turn the aperture ring in A or M modes, as would the F4 etc.
Video and stills my own, music from here:
incompetech.com
Filmed with Nikon D610 and Ai-S 55mm f2.8 Micro
© Tombo1bo July 2017

[@paulleith1190]

Thanks for taking the time to do this review, it's been very helpful, especially the 1:1 comparison of f1.8 vs f2.8, etc. and the lens hood commentary.

[@AntPDC]

Great, comprehensive review, thank you. In Ken Rockwell's review of this brilliant lens he states (twice) that the filter ring is "solid metal".

[@lievenm2661]

Concise to the point and wonderful lecture using a beautiful tone.

[@dicklloyd9584]

This is a very informative review. Good work. I have been considering getting this lens and now I'm definitely going to get one.

[@SnapJimmy]

Very helpful & thought out review. Thank you!

[@treasureislandofworld]

Love your amazing review !

[@efreutel]

Well detailed review. Thank you.

[@lesath7883]

Very nice and complete review.
Thank you a lot.

[@BlancGivre]

Good review. Thanks.

[@MrChristopherwren]

Your copy is really in good condition.

[@ashsisacharya649]

Is it good for Nikon D 7500

[@tombo1bo]

It would work fine, the D7500 can use non AF-S lenses and as it is a DX camera the effective focal length will be like that of a 130mm lens on FX/35mm film, so bear that in mind. It makes a very fast, light and cheap lens for that focal length!

[@Jeff-zc6rr]

a 14 minute lens review with 3 pictures. lol

[@lonnieclemens8028]

Please learn to project your voice in a more assertive manner.