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    Vivitar Series 1 85 mm f/ 1.4 AS IF
    Vivitar Series 1 85 mm f/ 1.4 AS IF

    Vivitar Series 1 85 mm f/ 1.4 AS IF

    85mm · f/1.4

    Overview

    The Vivitar Series 1 85mm f/1.4 AS IF is a manual-focus lens offering optics comparable to Nikon's 85mm f/1.4, with good sharpness and a bright aperture ideal for portraits on FX digital and film cameras. Its mechanics are decent but not as refined as Nikon's, and it lacks autofocus, making it unsuitable for fast action. It is compact and lightweight. Best for budget-conscious photographers who need f/1.4 and don't mind manual focus.