The Nikon 85mm f/2 Ai-S is a manual focus telephoto prime lens designed for Nikon F-mount cameras. Introduced in 1981, it is renowned for its compactness, lightweight design, and optical quality, making it ideal for portrait and stage photography.?
The all-metal construction provides a sense of solidity and durability. The manual focus mechanism is smooth and precise, with a focus ring rotation of about 170°, facilitating accurate focusing, particularly beneficial in portrait photography.?
With its maximum aperture of f/2, the lens performs well in low-light conditions and produces a pleasing bokeh effect, effectively isolating the subject from the background. It is compatible with all Nikon F-mount film and digital cameras, though on some modern digital cameras, stop-down metering may be required.