Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D
Nikon Jul 2008
Nikon Full frame

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D

This is a full-frame prime lens for Nikon F, covering 85 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Released in 2008, it weighs 635 g and is weather-sealed. That combination suits portrait photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This short telephoto prime lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, street, macro, close-up, architecture, product. The optical design incorporates 6 elements in 5 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
85mm
Focal
635 g
Weight
Jul 2008
Released
Nikon site

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Good for portrait
Street Macro Close-up Architecture Product
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
85 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/32
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
6 elements in 5 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.39 m (15.35 inches)
Filter size
77 mm
Lens mount
Nikon F
Dimensions
83.5 x 107 mm
Weight
635 g (22.40 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
Yes
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Portrait, Street, Macro, Close-up, Architecture, Product

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 3.7% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85 mm f/2.8D
Provence romane: Saint-Donat
01 Provence romane: Saint-Donat by Dominique_R
Roussillon roman: l’abbaye de Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines
02 Roussillon roman: l’abbaye de Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines by Dominique_R
Languedoc roman: l’abbaye de Fontfroide
03 Languedoc roman: l’abbaye de Fontfroide by Dominique_R
Bourgogne romane: l’abbatiale de Vézelay
04 Bourgogne romane: l’abbatiale de Vézelay by Dominique_R
Saint-Restitut: the Romanesque church and its keep
05 Saint-Restitut: the Romanesque church and its keep by Dominique_R
The smallest Romanesque church I ever visited: the castle chapel of Arlempdes
06 The smallest Romanesque church I ever visited: the castle chapel of Arlempdes by Dominique_R
Poitou roman: Saint-Hilaire de Melle
07 Poitou roman: Saint-Hilaire de Melle by Dominique_R
The Carolingian church of Santa Pudenziana
08 The Carolingian church of Santa Pudenziana by Dominique_R
The Carolingian church of Santa Pudenziana
09 The Carolingian church of Santa Pudenziana by Dominique_R
Romanesque Languedoc: the abbey church of Fontfroide
10 Romanesque Languedoc: the abbey church of Fontfroide by Dominique_R
Romanesque Roussillon: the abbey of Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines
11 Romanesque Roussillon: the abbey of Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines by Dominique_R
Romanesque France: Gofridus me fecit
12 Romanesque France: Gofridus me fecit by Dominique_R
Roussillon roman: le «prieuré» de Serrabone
13 Roussillon roman: le «prieuré» de Serrabone by Dominique_R
Poitou roman: Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand
14 Poitou roman: Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand by Dominique_R
Saintonge romane: Saint-Pierre d’Aulnay
15 Saintonge romane: Saint-Pierre d’Aulnay by Dominique_R
Bourgogne romane: le «Vieux Saint-Vincent» à Mâcon
16 Bourgogne romane: le «Vieux Saint-Vincent» à Mâcon by Dominique_R
Bourgogne romane: le «Vieux Saint-Vincent» à Mâcon
17 Bourgogne romane: le «Vieux Saint-Vincent» à Mâcon by Dominique_R
A lovely château in dire need of help
18 A lovely château in dire need of help by Dominique_R
A lovely château in dire need of help
19 A lovely château in dire need of help by Dominique_R
A lovely château in dire need of help
20 A lovely château in dire need of help by Dominique_R
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Video reviews

2 on YouTube
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