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Black cylindrical manual-focus lens with Nikon F mount, 72 mm filter thread, matte finish

Rokinon

Rokinon 85MAFN 85mm f/1.4 Manual Focus Lens for Nikon F Mount

SKU CH-MB7P-T8X6N MPN 85MAFN

Manual focus 85 mm f/1.4 portrait lens with automatic chip for Nikon F-mount DSLRs

  • Part type or numberSLR Lenses
  • Diameter72 mm
  • Focus systemManual Focus
  • Lens focal length85 mm
  • Lens apertureMaximum: f/1.4 Minimum: f/16
  • Lens mountNikon F
  • Bright portraits with shallow depth of field at f/1.4 maximum aperture
  • Precise manual focus control down to 3.3ft minimum focus distance
  • Sharpness from 9 elements in 7 groups with hybrid aspherical design
  • Reduced flare and ghosting through multi-layer coating technology
  • Direct Nikon F mount fit for D40 D40x D50 D60 D80 D90 D200 D3 D300 D700 bodies

Portrait telephoto for Nikon F mount

The Rokinon 85MAFN is an 85mm f/1.4 manual-focus prime built for Nikon F-mount DSLRs. Its 28.3-degree angle of view and wide maximum aperture suit portrait work on full-frame and APS-C bodies. An integrated automatic chip lets the camera control aperture and record EXIF data without adapters. The lens weighs 1.40lbs and uses a 72mm filter thread.

Thermal noise and power profile

As a purely optical manual-focus lens, the 85MAFN has no motor, electronics cooling or power draw. It adds no audible noise and no heat to the camera system during normal shooting. Operation is entirely mechanical aside from the aperture chip, which draws negligible power from the body.

Bundled accessories and their effect

The box includes a front and rear lens cap plus a protective lens case. The caps shield the 9-element, 7-group optical formula and multi-layer coating from dust and scratches when the lens is stored or transported. The case provides padded storage but adds no optical or electronic function.

How it compares

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Price $228.99
Cheaper than about 82% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameRokinon
Model name85MAFN
Part type or numberSLR Lenses
Product typeFixed Length Lens
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Focus systemManual Focus
Lens focal length85 mm
Lens apertureMaximum: f/1.4 Minimum: f/16
Lens mountNikon F
Viewing angle28.3 Degrees
Closest focusing distance3.3 ft (1.01 m)
Optical construction9 elements in 7 groups
Size & build
Diameter72 mm
Filter thread size72 mm
Product weight1.4 lb (0.64 kg)
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withNikon D40 D40x D50 D60 D80 D90 D200 D3 D300 D700 Digital SLR Cameras

Questions about this item

How do I attach the Rokinon 85MAFN to my Nikon F-mount DSLR, and what step is often missed?

Align the lens mount index with the camera body index, twist until it clicks, then confirm the automatic chip communicates aperture data to the body — forgetting to verify electronic coupling is the common oversight.

What maintenance will the 85mm f/1.4 lens need over time?

Clean the 72 mm front element and rear glass with a blower and microfibre cloth; the manual helicoid may eventually require re-greasing if focus stiffness appears after extended use.

What limit appears first when shooting wide open at f/1.4 for long sessions?

The shallow depth of field at 85 mm and f/1.4 makes precise manual focus the primary constraint; focus shift on close subjects at 3.3 ft minimum distance becomes noticeable before any thermal issue.

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