Nikon Ai NIKKOR 85mm f/2 MF Lens
Made in/ Used in/ Shipping from Japan

The Nikon Ai NIKKOR 85mm f/2 is a classic short telephoto prime from Nikon’s manual-focus era, prized for its balance of optical performance, compact size, and distinctive rendering. Introduced in the late 1970s as a more practical alternative to faster 85mm lenses, it quickly became a popular choice for photographers seeking both quality and portability.

Optically, the lens is known for its excellent sharpness when stopped down and pleasing, soft rendering at wider apertures, giving it a versatile character suited to portraiture and general telephoto work. The f/2 aperture produces smooth, natural background blur, making subject separation easy and visually appealing.

Compared to larger and more expensive 85mm options, it offers a more compact and lightweight design without sacrificing core image quality, making it especially attractive for everyday use and travel. With its solid all-metal construction and precise manual focus feel, the Ai 85mm f/2 remains a highly regarded vintage lens—valued not only for its performance, but for its classic Nikon rendering and usability.

• Cosmetics with some signs of use, including scuffs, scratches and paint damages.
• Please refer the photos in detail.

• No scar, scratch, or scuff on the F/R lens surfaces.
• No fog or haze.
• No balsam separation.
• No fungus.
• There is tiny dust inside, which will never affect photos.

• All functions work properly.
• Helicoid feels light.
  
• Aperture ring is snappy: click, click click!
• Tested on a Nikon camera body.

• Genuine front lens cap
• Genuine rear lens cap
• All you can get are in the photos.

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