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Nikon Nikkor 85mm F1.8 AI Manual Focus Lens

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Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 AI manual focus camera lens with visible front glass element and aperture ring.

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 AI Manual Focus Lens

Overview

The Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 AI is a classic telephoto prime lens designed for full-frame portrait, low-light, and studio photography. Featuring a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture, it provides excellent depth-of-field control and smooth background bokeh. Built with solid metal construction, accurate manual focusing ring, and crisp optical performance, it remains a reliable choice for film and modern digital setups using appropriate bayonet mount adapters.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware and optical specifications for the Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 AI Lens.
Specification Details
Focal Length 85mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.8
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Mount Nikon F Mount (AI)
Focus Type Manual Focus
Format Compatibility 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital
Filter Thread Size 52 mm
Minimum Focus Distance 0.85 m (2.8 ft)
Optical Construction 6 elements in 4 groups
Aperture Blades 7 blades

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