Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
Lens for Nikon F · Announced January 2012
Official site on nikonusa.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Telephoto
Launch RRP $499.95Used from $419
Lowest new
$476.95
at Camera Wholesalers
Lowest used/refurb
$419
at Camera Wholesalers
12% under new
- Focal length: 85mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/1.8
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: SWM
- Weight: 350 g
- Max magnification: 0.12×, Focuses to 0.80 m
Where to buy the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G in United States
Camera Wholesalers
Open box · In stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
$419
Camera Wholesalers
New · In stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
$476.95
Camera Wholesalers
New · In stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
$476.95
Show 2 more prices, out of stock included
Camera West
New · Out of stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
$479.95
Helix Camera
New · Out of stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
Above RRP +10%
$549.95
Sorted by price, cheapest in-stock first. Some links earn us a commission; it never changes the order.
Price around the world
Cheapest right here in the US: about 2% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you)Cheapest | $476.95 | $419 |
| United Kingdom | — | £165≈ $220 |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$698≈ $486 | A$440≈ $306 |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-10-16), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Price history
Price history starts the day we first price this product here; a chart appears after the second day.
Used: what it should be worth
We've seen used AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G prices on 1 day so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $419 | $419 | $419 | 1 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Reviews
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AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 85mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 85mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.80 m
- Max magnification
- 0.12×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (SWM)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- —
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 350 g
- Diameter × length
- 80 × 73 mm
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
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