Introduction
Thank you for choosing Nikon. This manual provides essential information for using your AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 D lens effectively. This lens is known for its compact and lightweight design, a close focus distance of 0.85m (3 ft.), and its ability to transmit distance information for advanced 3D Matrix metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash systems.
Standard Accessories
| Accessory | Description |
|---|
| 62mm snap-on front lens cap | Protects the front element of the lens. |
| Rear lens cap LF-1 | Protects the rear element and CPU contacts. |
| 62mm Screw-in lens hood HN-23 | Reduces flare and provides physical protection. |
Lens Parts Diagram
The AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 D lens features several key components:
- Aperture Ring: Used to set the lens aperture.
- Meter Coupling Ridge: Connects to the camera's exposure meter.
- CPU Contacts: Electronic contacts for communication between lens and camera.
- Aperture Indexing Post: Aligns with the camera's aperture coupling mechanism.
- Aperture-Direct-Readout Scale: Displays the aperture value directly in the viewfinder.
- Aperture Scale: Markings indicating various aperture values.
- Distance Scale Window: Displays the set focusing distance.
- Infrared Compensation Index (white dot): Used for adjusting focus when shooting with infrared film.
- Distance Index Line: Reference line for the distance scale.
- Distance Scale: Shows focusing distances in meters and feet.
- Depth-of-Field Indicators: Markings to estimate depth of field at different apertures.
- Aperture Index Line: Reference line for the aperture scale.
- Minimum Aperture Lock Lever: Locks the aperture ring at its minimum setting (f/16).
- Lens Barrel: The main body of the lens.
- Focus Ring: Used to manually adjust focus.
Important Notes
⚠ Be careful not to soil or damage the CPU contacts on the lens.
⚠ Do not attach the following accessories to the lens, as they might damage the lens CPU contacts: Auto Extension Ring PK-1, Auto Extension Ring PK-11, K1 Ring, Auto Ring BR-4. (Use PK-11A instead of PK-11.)
⚠ Other accessories may not be suitable for use with certain camera bodies. Refer to your camera's instruction manual for details.
⚠ This lens cannot be used with the AF Finder DX-1 attached to the Nikon F3AF camera.
Minimum Aperture Lock
For programmed auto or shutter-priority auto exposure shooting, use the minimum aperture lock lever to lock the lens aperture at f/16.
- Set the lens to its minimum aperture (f/16).
- Slide the lock lever in the direction of the aperture ring so the white dot on the lever aligns with the orange dot.
To release the lock, slide the lever in the reverse direction.
Recommended Focusing Screens
Various interchangeable focusing screens are available for Nikon cameras. The following table lists recommended screens for use with this lens:
| Camera | Screen | EC-B/A/L | B | C | D | E | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | H1 | H2 | H3 | H4 | J | K/P | M | R | T | U | F |
|---|
| F6 | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| F5+DP-30 | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| F5+DA-30 | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| F4+DP-20/DA-20 | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| F3 | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
○ = Excellent focusing
△ = Acceptable focusing (Slight vignetting or moire phenomenon affects screen image, but film image shows no traces of this.)
▲ = Acceptable focusing (The in-focus image in the central circular area may prove to be slightly out of focus on the film. Focus on the surrounding matte area.)
() = Indicates degree of exposure compensation needed (Center-Weighted metering only).
For F6 cameras, compensate by selecting "Other screen" in Custom Setting "b6: Screen comp." and setting the EV level to -2.0 to +2.0 in 0.5 EV steps. When using screens other than type B or E, "Other screen" must be selected even when the required compensation value is "0" (no compensation required). For F5 cameras, compensate using Custom Setting #18 on the camera body. For F4-Series cameras, compensate using the Exposure Compensation Dial for the focusing screen. See instruction manual of the camera body for more details.
Blank box means not applicable.
Type M screen can be used for both macrophotography at 1:1 magnification ratio and for photomicrography, it has different applications than other screens.
When using the B2/B3, E2/E3 and K2/K3 focusing screens in cameras other than those listed above, refer to the columns for the B, E and K screens.
Lens Care
- Clean lens surface with a blower brush. To remove dirt and smudges, use a soft, clean cotton cloth or lens tissue moistened with ethanol (alcohol) or lens cleaner. Wipe in a circular motion from center to outer edge, taking care not to leave traces and not to touch the other lens parts.
- Never use thinner or benzine to clean the lens.
- To protect the lens surface from dirt or damage, the use of an NC filter is recommended at all times. The lens hood also helps to protect the lens.
- Keep the lens cap in place whenever the lens is not in use.
- If you will not use the lens for a long time, protect it from rust and mold by storing it in a cool, dry place. Also, do not store in direct sunlight, and keep it away from naphthalene or camphor.
- Be careful not to get the lens wet or drop it in water. Water on the lens may cause malfunction.
- Reinforced plastic is used on the exterior of the lens unit; to avoid damage, take extra care to never leave the lens in an excessively hot place.
Optional Accessories
- 62mm screw-in filters
- Flexible lens pouch CL-0815
Specifications
- Focal length:
- 85mm
- Maximum aperture:
- f/1.8
- Lens construction:
- 6 elements in 6 groups
- Picture angle:
- 28°30'
- Distance scale:
- Graduated in meters and feet from 0.85m (3ft.) to infinity (∞)
- Distance information:
- Output into camera body
- Aperture scale:
- f/1.8 to f/16 on both standard and aperture-direct-readout scales
- Minimum aperture lock:
- Provided
- Diaphragm:
- Fully automatic
- Exposure measurement:
- Via full-aperture method for AI cameras or cameras with CPU interface system; via stop-down method for the other cameras
- Mount:
- Nikon bayonet mount
- Attachment size:
- 62mm (P= 0.75mm)
- Dimensions:
- Approx. 71.5mm dia. x 58.5mm extension from the camera's lens mounting flange; overall length is approx. 69mm
- Weight:
- Approx. 380g
Depth of Field Table (Feet)
| Focused distance (ft) | 1/1.8 | 1/2 | 1/2.8 | 1/4 | 1/5.6 | 1/8 | 1/11 | 1/16 | Reproduction ratio |
|---|
| 2' 11 3/4" | 2' 11 13/16"-3' 1/8" | 2' 11 9/16"-3' 3/16" | 2' 11 7/16"-3' 1/4" | 2' 11 3/16"-3' 3/8" | 2' 11 1/4"-3' 1/2" | 2' 10 15/16"-3' 11/16" | 2' 10 1/2"-3' 1 9/16" | 2' 10 1/2"-3' 1 9/16" | 1/10.0 |
| 4 | 4' 5/16"-4' 3/8" | 4' 1/2"-4' 3/4" | 4' 1 1/16"-4' 1 9/16" | 4' 2 3/16"-4' 3 1/4" | 4' 3 1/4"-4' 5 3/8" | 4' 5 3/8"-4' 7 7/8" | 4' 7 7/8"-4' 11 1/4" | 4' 11 1/4"-5' 5 5/16" | 1/13.6 |
| 6 | 5' 11 1/8"-6' 7/8" | 5' 11"-6' 15/16" | 5' 10 5/8"-6' 1 3/8" | 5' 10 1/16"-6' 1 15/16" | 5' 9 3/8"-6' 2 13/16" | 5' 8 5/16"-6' 4 1/16" | 5' 7 1/16"-6' 5 3/4" | 5' 5 1/16"-6' 8 3/4" | 1/20.9 |
| 8 | 7' 10 3/8"-8' 1 5/8" | 7' 10 3/16"-8' 1 13/16" | 7' 9 1/2"-8' 2 9/16" | 7' 8 7/16"-8' 3 3/4" | 7' 7 1/8"-8' 5 3/8" | 7' 5 1/4"-8' 7 7/8" | 7' 2 15/16"-8' 11 1/4" | 6' 11 7/16"-9' 5 5/16" | 1/28.2 |
| 12 | 11' 8"-12' 4" | 11' 7"-12' 4" | 11' 6"-12' 6" | 11' 3"-12' 9" | 11'-13' 1" | 10' 8"-13' 7" | 10' 3"-14' 4" | 9' 8"-15' 10" | 1/42.6 |
| 20 | 19' 1"-20' 11" | 19'-20' 1" | 18' 7"-21' 7" | 18' 1"-22' 4" | 17' 5"-23' 5" | 16' 6"-25' 4" | 15' 6"-28' 2" | 14' 1"-34' 9" | 1/71.4 |
| ∞ | 393'-∞ | 354'-∞ | 253'-∞ | 177'-∞ | 126'-∞ | 88'-∞ | 64'-∞ | 44'-∞ | 1/∞ |
Depth of Field Table (Meters)
| Focused distance (m) | 1/1.8 | 1/2 | 1/2.8 | 1/4 | 1/5.6 | 1/8 | 1/11 | 1/16 | Reproduction ratio |
|---|
| 0.85 | 0.846-0.854 | 0.846-0.854 | 0.844-0.856 | 0.842-0.858 | 0.839-0.862 | 0.834-0.867 | 0.828-0.873 | 0.819-0.884 | 1/9.17 |
| 1.0 | 0.995-1.01 | 0.994-1.01 | 0.992-1.01 | 0.988-1.01 | 0.983-1.02 | 0.976-1.02 | 0.968-1.03 | 0.954-1.05 | 1/11.0 |
| 1.2 | 1.19-1.21 | 1.19-1.21 | 1.19-1.21 | 1.18-1.22 | 1.17-1.23 | 1.16-1.24 | 1.15-1.25 | 1.13-1.28 | 1/13.4 |
| 1.5 | 1.49-1.51 | 1.48-1.52 | 1.48-1.52 | 1.47-1.53 | 1.46-1.55 | 1.44-1.57 | 1.42-1.59 | 1.38-1.64 | 1/17.0 |
| 2.5 | 2.46-2.54 | 2.45-2.55 | 2.43-2.57 | 2.41-2.60 | 2.37-2.65 | 2.32-2.71 | 2.25-2.80 | 2.16-2.97 | 1/28.9 |
| 4 | 3.88-4.12 | 3.87-4.14 | 3.82-4.20 | 3.75-4.29 | 3.66-4.41 | 3.53-4.62 | 3.38-4.90 | 3.16-5.47 | 1/46.6 |
| 8 | 7.52-8.54 | 7.48-8.61 | 7.28-8.87 | 7.02-9.31 | 6.69-9.97 | 6.25-11.15 | 5.78-13.09 | 5.14-18.49 | 1/93.9 |
| ∞ | 120.02-∞ | 108.03-∞ | 77.20-∞ | 54.08-∞ | 38.67-∞ | 27.11-∞ | 19.75-∞ | 13.52-∞ | 1/∞ |
Photographic Range with Close-up Attachment (Inches)
| Close-up attachment | Lens in normal position
Reproduction ratio | Lens in normal position
Subject field | Lens in normal position
Focused distance | Lens in reverse position
Reproduction ratio | Lens in reverse position
Subject field | Lens in reverse position
Focused distance |
|---|
| PK-series Ring | 1/10.6-1/1.3 | 10.0 x 15.0-1.3 x 1.9 | 40.9-11.8 | | | |
| PN-Ring | 1/1.6-1/1.3 | 1.5 x 2.3-1.2 x 1.8 | 12.7-11.7 | | | |
| Bellows PB-4 or PB-5 | 1/2.0-2.2 | 1.9 x 2.8-0.43 x 0.67 | 13.5-14.0 | 1/1.2-2.5 | 1.1 x 1.6-0.37 x 0.55 | 11.9-15.0 |
| Bellows PB-6 | 1/1.8-2.5 | 1.7 x 2.5-0.39 x 0.59 | 13.0-14.8 | 1/1.3-2.0 | 1.3 x 1.9-0.47 x 0.7 | 12.2-13.5 |
| Extension bellows PB-6E | 1/1.8-5.2 | 1.7 x 2.5-0.18 x 0.28 | 13.0-23.1 | 1/1.3-5.1 | 1.3 x 1.9-0.2 x 0.3 | 12.2-21.6 |
| Repro copy outfit PF-2, PF-3 or PF-4 | 1/9.2-1/9.1 | 8.7 x 13.1-8.6 x 12.9 | 33.6-33.5 | | | |
• The optional Adapter Ring BR-5 or BR-2A is required to mount the lens in the reverse position.
• The first values for PK rings are for the PK-11A ring used alone; other values are for combinations like PK-11A-PK-13, PK-11-PK-13, or PK-1-PK-3. Note that PK-11 and PK-1 rings cannot be attached directly to the lens.
Photographic Range with Close-up Attachment (Centimeters)
| Close-up attachment | Lens in normal position
Reproduction ratio | Lens in normal position
Subject field | Lens in normal position
Focused distance | Lens in reverse position
Reproduction ratio | Lens in reverse position
Subject field | Lens in reverse position
Focused distance |
|---|
| PK-series Ring | 1/10.6-1/1.3 | 25.4 x 38.2-3.2 x 4.8 | 104-29.9 | | | |
| PN-Ring | 1/1.6-1/1.3 | 3.9 x 5.8-3.0 x 4.5 | 32.1-29.7 | | | |
| Bellows PB-4 or PB-5 | 1/2.0-2.2 | 4.7 x 7.1-1.1 x 1.7 | 34.2-35.6 | 1/1.2-2.5 | 2.8 x 4.2-0.94 x 1.4 | 30.3-38.1 |
| Bellows PB-6 | 1/1.8-2.5 | 4.2 x 6.4-0.98 x 1.5 | 33.0-37.5 | 1/1.3-2.0 | 3.2 x 4.8-1.2 x 1.8 | 30.9-34.4 |
| Extension Bellows PB-6E | 1/1.8-5.2 | 4.2 x 6.4-0.46 x 0.7 | 33.0-58.6 | 1/1.3-4.7 | 3.2 x 4.8-0.51 x 0.77 | 30.9-54.9 |
| Reprocopy Outfit PF-2, PF-3 or PF-4 | 1/9.2-1/9.1 | 22.1 x 33.1-21.9 x 32.8 | 85.3 -85.0 | | | |
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Warranty Information
Nikon Inc. One Year Limited Warranty (USA, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)
This Nikon product is warranted by Nikon Inc. to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. Nikon Inc. will repair or replace defective products without charge, subject to limitations. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. It does not cover misuse, alteration, abuse, negligence, accident, removed serial numbers, or defects caused by unauthorized parts/service. All implied warranties are limited to one year. Nikon Inc. is not liable for consequential, incidental, special, direct, indirect, exemplary, or punitive damages.
Nikon One Year Worldwide Limited Warranty (Excluding USA)
This warranty provides worldwide protection for one (1) year from the date of purchase, covering defects in materials or workmanship. It extends to the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. It does not cover misuse, abuse, negligence, accident, or unauthorized repair. All implied warranties are limited to one year. No express or implied warranties are made by distributors or dealers, and they are not liable for direct, incidental, or consequential damages.
Extended Service Coverage (ESC) - 5 Years of Protection
To obtain Extended Service Coverage (ESC) for your NIKKOR AF or PC-NIKKOR lens, you must register with Nikon Inc. within ten days of the original retail purchase. Failure to register invalidates your ESC. The ESC becomes valid after the expiration of the Nikon Inc. limited warranty (1 year parts & labor) and provides coverage for an additional four years, totaling five years of protection.
During the ESC period, repairs for material or workmanship defects will be performed at no charge by Nikon Inc. The ESC is valid only for the original purchaser, is not transferable, and does not cover repairs due to misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, or unauthorized parts/service. Coverage dates are determined by the bill-of-sale date. ESC is valid only in the USA, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, and can only be performed by Nikon Inc.'s authorized service stations in Melville, NY or El Segundo, CA.
To obtain warranty or ESC service, the consumer must return the product with proof-of-purchase and the warranty/ESC document to a Nikon Inc. authorized service station. The consumer is responsible for all postage, shipping, transportation, insurance, and delivery costs to the repair facility.
For assistance with ESC or to locate Nikon Authorized Service Stations, visit nikonusa.com and proceed to the Service tab, or call 800-NIKONSV (800-645-6678) toll free.
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