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Quick answer
A 2009 DX macro with VR and a 52mm filter thread. It frames like a 127mm lens on DX and gives a comfortable working distance.
Pros
- VR
- Long working distance
- Silent Wave Motor
- Light at about 355g
Cons
- DX only
- f/3.5 is a slow aperture
Verdict
A solid DX macro, though slower than full-frame options.
About this lens
Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR: an APS-C macro lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. A Micro-Nikkor macro lens for life-size close-ups that also works for portraits.
Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 85mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Released
- 2009
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 10 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.29 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 355 g
- Length
- 98.5 mm
- Diameter
- 73 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR?
- Insects
- Flowers
- Product close-ups
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 128mm | 16.1° | 19.3° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikon 85mm f/3.5G Micro a true macro?
Yes, it reaches 1:1 reproduction, and its stabilization helps in handheld use.
Does the AF-S DX Micro 85mm work on full frame?
It is intended for DX. On FX the camera crops to a DX area.
Does it autofocus on Z cameras?
Yes. It has a Silent Wave Motor, so it autofocuses on DSLRs and, through the FTZ or FTZ II adapter, on Z cameras.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
