This is an FX lens which works on DX cameras too. It's not heavy but it's solid enough. It's often used as a portrait lens but can be used for whatever you like. The benefit for FX users is the very shallow depth of field and consequent subject isolation hence portraits.

Item is awesome!!! So happy with it.

Comes along with Hood; I didn't expect it; Highly appreciated

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If you are really serious in portrait photography and like to see professional looking results with super smooth bokeh then you would not get any better lens in this price range. This lens offers great sharpness and superior picture quality.

Excellent lens Does well in low light conditions. Auto focus doesn't perform well. Switched it to manual focus & it remedied the "problem"

sharp; excellent in low light; beautiful bokeh (manual focus

the auto focus is a bit sluggish

Easy to use, not fancy, utilitarian

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens is a great lens for portraiture and for use in low light. Prime lenses are typically sharper than zoom lenses and this lens is no exception. For the price it is difficult to find a sharper portraiture lens that has the same low light capabilities.

With an f/1.8 portrait lens this sweet, who needs f/1.4?

With an f/1.8 portrait lens this sweet, who needs f/1.4?...

Consequently, the new model now offers a silent wave AF drive, which makes it compatible with the complete range of current Nikon DSLRs. Even though the largest pressure to update the lens may have come from DX customers, a 85mm prime traditionally is a classic portrait focal length on full frame...

Nikon's series of f/1.8G prime lenses is a boon to photographers who use the company's D-SLR cameras . Each one we've tested has been a solid performer, and affordably priced. The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G is no different.

Excellent sharpness; Minimal distortion; Wide aperture; Inexpensive

Lacks optical stabilization; Limited close focus capability