
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D
- Focal length
- 85 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.4
- Weight
- 550 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 85 cm
- Length
- 72.5 mm
At a Glance
With its f/1.4 maximum aperture, this 85 mm short telephoto prime for full-frame Nikon F-mount gathers a lot of light and allows a very shallow depth of field. It suits portraits and events. Internal focusing and an integrated coating are among its features, and the minimum focus distance is 85 cm.
Good for
- Portraits
- Events
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 85 mm
- Max. focal length
- 85 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.4
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 9
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 550 g (1.21 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 85 cm (33.46 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:9.1 (0.11×)
- Length
- 72.5 mm (2.85 in)
- Diameter
- 80 mm (3.15 in)
- Released
- December 1995
Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D fit?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F1.4G | Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 F | Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 550 g | 595 g | 480 g | 1,245 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 85 cm | 85 cm | 90 cm | 85 cm |
| Length | 72.5 mm | 84 mm | 75 mm | 126 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D weigh?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D weighs 550 g. It is 72.5 mm long with a diameter of 80 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D use?
The Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D is 85 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 128 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F1.4G
85mm · f/1.4
Samyang / Rokinon AF 85mm F1.4 F
85mm · f/1.4
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
85mm · f/1.4
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
85mm · f/1.4
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
85mm · f/1.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F1.8G
85mm · f/1.8
Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD
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Meike AF 85mm f1.8 SE II STM
85mm · f/1.8
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