Used Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D for Sale — From £100 | UsedLens.co.uk

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Nikon's affordable 85mm portrait prime for F-mount — sharp, lightweight, and an excellent value on the used market.

The Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D is a screwdrive autofocus portrait prime for Nikon F-mount, providing 85mm focal length at f/1.8 with D-type distance encoding for flash metering. At 380g and 62mm filter thread it is lightweight for an f/1.8 portrait prime. Autofocus requires a body with a built-in AF drive motor. The 6-element double-Gauss formula is a classic compact portrait prime design.

The optical design uses 6 elements in 6 groups. Nine aperture blades produce smooth bokeh. The 62mm filter thread is standard. At 380g the lens is lightweight. Minimum focus distance of 0.85m. Screwdrive AF requires a body with an internal AF drive motor — D40/D60 and D3xxx/D5xxx bodies will not autofocus this lens. f/1.8 maximum aperture. D designation provides distance information.

The AF-D 85mm f/1.8 is the classic affordable Nikon portrait prime: the double-Gauss 6-element formula provides f/1.8 capability at 380g and minimal cost. Wide open at f/1.8, the vintage formula shows characteristic spherical aberration — slight glow on bright-background subjects — that tightens substantially by f/2.8. For portrait photographers who want f/1.8 at 85mm without the AF-S f/1.8G cost, the D version remains practical.

On the used market the Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D is very affordable as a vintage Nikon portrait prime. Condition checks: screwdrive AF on a compatible body, aperture blades for oil contamination — a known issue on aged D-series lenses causing sticky aperture — and front element for marks. The AF-S 85mm f/1.8G provides SWM and improved wide-open performance. Compatible with Nikon F-mount bodies with built-in AF drive motors.

Avg £179, down 7.7% over 2 weeks

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Used Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D price history

Tracking the used Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D price? Over the past two weeks, the average has fallen 7.7%, from £194 to around £179. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £151 and £195 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 5 Jul – 23 Jul 2026.