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Nikon-85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor

Nikon - 85mm f/1.4D AF Nikkor Review

Price (MSRP): $1025
Type: Fixed Focal Length Lens - Telephoto
Submitted by: Reviewer from Mansfield, TX
Date Reviewed: 12/1/2006
Months Owned: 6-11
Photos Taken: 1000-2499
Skill Level: Advanced amateur

What's Hot: Perfect for Weddings, Portraits and Indoor Sports using available light only

What's Not: This is one great lens.

Review: This lens is just about perfect. The 1.4 speed is unbelievable. Great bokeh. Great for Weddings and Portraits using only available light. Stops action for indoor sporting events. Build quality is superb. I have 6 lenses...This one is #1.

Overall Ratings
Overall quality
10
Ease of use
10
Fit and finish
10
Versatility
10
Legibility of exterior markings
10
Smoothness of zoom
10
Hoods and filters
10
Overall value
10
RATING SCALE: 1 = WORST 10 = BEST

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