You are bidding on a beautiful example of the Nikkor 85mm f1.4 lens. Originally made for Nikon film cameras, it can, when paired with an appropriate mount adapter be used on a wide range of current dSLRs and mirrorless cameras, including those from Canon, Sony and Olympus.
Released in 1980, the Nikon 85mm f1.4 AI-S was instantly regarded as a portrait and reportage classic.
The 85mm f1.4 excels as a low light portrait lens, ideal for wedding photography or music photography in small, intimate venues where use of flash would be inappropriate. The images it yields have an easy, documentary style to them, but fine detail is noticeably crisper and more nuanced than its budget counterparts. If the additional weight doesn't bother you (it weighs 620g), the f1.4 is a pro-level lens that is, quite frankly, better in every way.
As you can see from the photographs taken earlier, the lens up for auction today continues to be in excellent condition, exhibiting only slight signs of use. Cosmetically, it's hard to fault - rare for a 40+ year old lens. The barrel of the lens continues to be very tidy, with even some of that factory-fresh mattress about it; and markings are clearly legible and bright. Optics are mint and free from scratches, dirt, dust, or fungus. Mechanically, the focusing and aperture rings are smooth and decisive; aperture blades are snappy and free of oil; and the mount is clean and bright. The lens comes supplied with original front/rear caps.
Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Happy bidding!
Released in 1980, the Nikon 85mm f1.4 AI-S was instantly regarded as a portrait and reportage classic.
The 85mm f1.4 excels as a low light portrait lens, ideal for wedding photography or music photography in small, intimate venues where use of flash would be inappropriate. The images it yields have an easy, documentary style to them, but fine detail is noticeably crisper and more nuanced than its budget counterparts. If the additional weight doesn't bother you (it weighs 620g), the f1.4 is a pro-level lens that is, quite frankly, better in every way.
As you can see from the photographs taken earlier, the lens up for auction today continues to be in excellent condition, exhibiting only slight signs of use. Cosmetically, it's hard to fault - rare for a 40+ year old lens. The barrel of the lens continues to be very tidy, with even some of that factory-fresh mattress about it; and markings are clearly legible and bright. Optics are mint and free from scratches, dirt, dust, or fungus. Mechanically, the focusing and aperture rings are smooth and decisive; aperture blades are snappy and free of oil; and the mount is clean and bright. The lens comes supplied with original front/rear caps.
Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Happy bidding!
