Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S lens

Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S - the first and best Z-series option for macro photographers

Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, the new entry in Nikon's top-of-the-range S-series, is designed to meet the needs of the most demanding macro photographers. The lens is capable of capturing incredibly detailed images with a 1:1 aspect ratio. With a medium focal length angle of view, this versatile lens is also ideal for taking accurate portraits. For portraits, the lens offers incredible contrast, sharpness and background softness. Whatever the subject, the Nikkor Z MC 105mm is ideal not only for photography but also for video.

With the Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, focusing is effortless with smooth and silent focusing. multi-focus system Thanks to. The image is always sharp when focusing from close to infinity. Colour aberrations have been minimised so that the autofocus system finds the focus point quickly with the flash. Large Z bayonet in one lens 9-bladed f/2.8 aperture with a beautiful round and natural boke effect. The glass elements are coated ARNEO- and with nanocrystal coatings thus reducing reflections and ghosting.

Internal image stabilizer (VR) makes photography and videography much easier when shooting handheld. When used with a Nikon camera equipped with an internal image stabilizer, it is almost impossible to get blurred images, even in low light. Closest focusing distance is only 29cm, so that shouldn't be the cause of a macro image failure. In addition, the focus limiter helps to focus successfully in the 29-50cm range. When focusing manually, the degree of focus can be adjusted to suit the desired working style.

The Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S lens allows you to reverse the focus direction, ( This feature only works for use with Nikon Z cameras released in October 2020 and after. ) The lens can use the same 62mm twistable filters as the older AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 105mm. Of course, the lens has the OLED display familiar from many S-series lenses, where you can see shooting information, and an L.Fn button to program the desired function. An additional control knob can be used to set aperture or ISO, for example. The bayonet and all moving parts are sealed to prevent dust and moisture from entering the body. In addition, Nikon's fluorine coating repels water, dust and dirt.

Key features:

• Best macro glass for Z-bayonet
• Suitable focal length for macro and portrait photography ( 105mm and APS-C equivalent 158mm )
• Fast and quiet multi-focus system
• Luminous f/2.8 aperture
• Powerful image stabilizer to reduce vibration
• Programmable L.Fn button and control ring
• Moisture and dust protected
• Closest focusing distance only 29cm

Technical specifications:

• Bayonet: Nikon Z
• Burning distance: 105mm
• Maximum aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum aperture: f/32
• Maximum angle of view (Full frame): 15°20′
• Maximum angle of view (APS-C): 23°10′
• Maximum magnification ratio: 1x
• Glass elements: 16
• Glass groups: 11
• ED glass elements: 3
• Image stabilizer
• Dimmer leaves: 9 (rounded)
• ARNEO and nanocrystal coating
• Automatic focusing motor: STM (stepper motor)
• Closest focusing distance: 29cm
• Filter thread: 62mm
• Dimensions (diameter x length): 8,5 x 14 cm
• Weight 630g

Assessments:

Donna Crous, food photographer and Nikon Ambassador for Europe, says: ”I got the chance to try something new
NIKKOR Z 105mm macro lens while shooting Nikon's Create Your Light campaign. I was impressed
its performance, especially in low light. It is definitely a standard lens for all
for food photographers who appreciate shallow depth of field, fast focusing and beautiful bokeh effects - because
we all like beautiful boke balls!”