Released January 2012

A medium telephoto lens that allows you to easily enjoy portrait photography utilizing the bokeh unique to a large aperture. Mount: Nikon F mount, FX format compatible. Focal length: 85mm. Maximum aperture: f/1.8. Filter diameter: 67mm. [AFS8518G] AFS8518G Released January 2012
A medium telephoto lens ideal for portrait photography. This medium telephoto prime lens allows you to easily enjoy portrait photography utilizing the bokeh unique to a large aperture. Its lightweight body makes it easy to carry with your camera. Its luxurious exterior design is also attractive.
A large-aperture, 85mm focal length, a medium telephoto prime lens ideal for portrait photography. With a focal length of 85mm and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, this large-aperture, medium telephoto prime lens allows you to easily enjoy professional portrait photography. Sharp rendering even at maximum aperture, and the large, beautiful bokeh created by the bright f/1.8 and circular aperture effectively highlight your subject. The fast maximum aperture is also advantageous for handheld shooting in low-light situations. You can capture your subject at a comfortable distance, bringing out a natural expression.
Lightweight and easy to carry, it's perfect for street photography, weighing just 350g. It's easy to carry along with your camera body, so you can capture the beautiful images only a large-aperture prime lens can provide, even in street photography.
Smooth, stress-free AF ​​with built-in SWM. The SWM (Ultrasonic Motor) ensures quiet, fast AF. It also features two focus modes, "M/A" and "M," and in "M/A," you can adjust the focus while looking through the viewfinder, even during autofocus. You can quickly control the focus while focusing on your subject. ■ Specifications ■

Type: Nikon F-mount, CPU built-in, G-type, AF-S lens Focal length: 85mm Maximum aperture ratio: 1:1.8 Lens construction: 9 groups, 9 elements Angle of view: 28°30′ (35mm SLR camera, FX format digital SLR camera) 18°50′ (DX format digital SLR camera) When mounted on a DX format digital SLR camera: Equivalent to the angle of view of a 127.5mm lens (FX format/35mm equivalent) Shooting distance information: Shooting distance information can be output to the camera Focusing: IF (Ni kon internal focusing system, ultrasonic motor autofocus, manual focus possible, focusing distance scale: ∞ to 0.8m, minimum focusing distance: 0.8m, maximum magnification: 0.12x, number of aperture blades: 7 (circular aperture), aperture system: automatic aperture, maximum aperture: f/1.8, minimum aperture: f/16, photometry system: open aperture, attachment size (filter size): 67mm (P=0.75mm), mount adapter FT1 compatibility: AF drive possible, dimensions: approx. 80mm (maximum diameter) x 73mm (from lens mount reference plane to lens tip), weight: approx. 350g, manufacturer's warranty period: 1 year