Nikon 85mm f/1.8
AF and AF-D NIKKOR
Introduction
The Nikon 85mm f/1.8 AF and AF-D have superb optical and mechanical quality. They have been among Nikon's most popular lenses for many decades, and rightfully so.
They have superb performance, especially for use on the 36 MP Nikon D800.
As a rear-focus lens, nothing moves externally as it focuses except the focus ring. The all-metal filter ring stays put!
You always have to move the switch on your camera to switch between auto and manual focus. If you just want to grab the ring to focus at any time, get the newer, dinkier Nikon 85mm f/1.8 AF-S G.
I prefer this original lens to 2012's new plastic made-in-China G version. This original lens offers a better 9-bladed diaphragm, superior mechanical quality that will last a lifetime, isn't gelded so it works on every camera, has a hard infinity-focus stop, metal filter threads, faster autofocus and smaller size than the new G 85/1.8.
Compatibility intro top
This is an FX lens, and works especially well with on FX, 35mm and DX Nikons like the D4, D800, D800E, D7000, D700, D3X, D300s and F6. It works fantastically on manual-focus cameras like the F2AS, F3, FE and FA, since it has real manual-focus and aperture rings that work exactly as they should.
The 85mm f/1.8 AF-D and AF works great with almost every film and digital Nikon camera made since 1977. If you have a coupling prong added to the diaphragm ring, it's perfect with every Nikon back to the original Nikon F of 1959.
The only incompatibility is that it will not autofocus with the cheapest D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D5000 or D5100, but if you focus manually, everything else works great. These cameras have in-finder focus confirmation dots to help you. LENS IN PERFECT CONDITION WITH GLASS PROTECTOR . SHIPPING : R175 + 3 % INSURANCE OF TOTAL OF ORDER VALUE SPEED SERVICES COUNTER TO COUNTER AND R85 + 3 % INSURANCE OF TOTAL OF ORDER VALUE ORDINARY POSTAGE .
