What is the nikon af s dx micro 85mm f 3 5g ed vr good for?

The Nikon AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR is an 85mm prime for Nikon APS-C cameras. On those bodies it frames like about 128mm on full frame, which makes it a good portrait lens. Standing back at that length keeps the background soft and the perspective flattering. My lenses guide suggests an 85mm for portraits once you have a standard zoom and a fast standard prime.

The f/3.5 maximum aperture is modest, so it won't isolate a subject as strongly as a faster 85mm. It is stabilised, which helps when the light drops. Native APS-C bodies such as the D5600 and D7500 are its natural partners. On a full-frame Nikon it works in crop mode at fewer megapixels.

For the sums behind the framing, the focal length converter does the maths. You can see the full details on the Nikon AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR page.

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