Nikon NIKKOR 2190 85mm
Combining a 1:1 reproduction ratio with a 4-stop VR II stabilization system, this 355g lens enables sharp, life-size macro images without a tripod. Its internal focusing and Silent Wave Motor provide smooth, quiet autofocus that avoids disturbing subjects at the 286mm minimum working distance. This is the ideal lens for DX-format Nikon shooters exploring detailed close-up photography of nature, textures, and products.
Focal length 85mm
Aperture f/32
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 355 g
af type Silent Wave Motor
lens type macro
60 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong macro (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
92/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 92 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 85 |
| Focal Length Max | 85 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 286 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 2190 85mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 85mm | 17-70mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/22 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 355 | 544 | 450 | 320 | 420 | 495 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | RXD | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM | STM |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 2190 85mm | 53.7 | 7.5 | 70.4 | 73.6 | 70.2 | 5 | 90.8 | 33.3 | 85 | 83.4 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 63.4 | 89.3 | 85 | 83.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 75.6 | 68 | 62.6 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 67.7 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.5 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.2 | 63.4 | 92.4 | 55.5 | 93.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24.1 | 72.6 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 98.1 | 76.9 | 89.2 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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