Nikon D800 Lens Evaluation: Nikon 85mm f/2.8D PC-Micro-Nikkor

2012-05-10 • SEND FEEDBACK |
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Nikon PC-E 85mm f/2.8D
(current “E” version)

Just posted in my review of the Nikon D800 is an evaluation of the Nikon 85mm f/2.8D on the Nikon D800 (the original version, not the PC-E version).

Prospective purchasers should of course look at the lateste PC-E version, which offers electronic aperture control and improved lens coatings.

I’ve been writing and talking about diffraction for years. Examine the f/16, f/22, f/32, f/45 crops to see how horrific the results can be!

See my list of Nikon gear with in-stock status at B&H Photo.

I am evaluating the performance on the Nikon D800 of these lenses, and all will appear in my review of the Nikon D800 over the next few days.

• AF-S 24mm f/1.4G
• AF-S 35mm f/1.4G
• PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED
• AI-S 45mm f/2.8P
• AF-S 50mm f/1.8G
• AF-S 50mm f/1.4G
• AF-S 60 mm f/2.8G macro
• AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
• PC-Micro-Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D.
• AF-S 105mm f/2.8 VR macro
• AF-D 105mm f/2 DC
• AF-D 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
• AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II and versus the 180/2.8D @ 185mm.
  
• Voigtlander 20mm f/3.5 Color-Skopar
• Voigtlander 40mm f/2
• Voigtlander 58mm f/1.4 Nokton
• Voigtlander 90mm F/3.5 SL II APO-Lanthar