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Rent NowThe Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED is a contemporary medium telephoto macro lens designed for Nikon F-mount cameras, offering true 1:1 life-size magnification along with the versatility to double as a short telephoto portrait lens. It’s aimed at macro, product, and nature photographers who need precise close-up capability with greater working distance, while its 105mm focal length and fast aperture also make it a capable choice for portraiture.
Optically, the lens offers a 105mm focal length (delivering an equivalent 157.5mm angle of view on Nikon’s DX-format cameras) with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, achieving true 1:1 magnification with autofocus operating continuously from infinity to life-size. The 14-element, 12-group optical design includes one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element to minimize chromatic aberration and improve clarity and color accuracy, along with a Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens element working alongside Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating to suppress flare and ghosting for greater contrast in bright or backlit conditions. A rounded 9-blade diaphragm promotes pleasing, smooth out-of-focus rendering, well suited to shallow depth-of-field and selective focus techniques.
Autofocus is handled by Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM, denoted by “AF-S”), delivering fast, near-silent focusing suited to both stills and video work, with M/A focus mode allowing instant manual override with virtually no lag simply by turning the focus ring. Internal Focusing (IF) means only the internal lens group shifts during focus operation, keeping the lens’s overall length constant and preserving working distance throughout the focus range, an important consideration for macro subjects that might otherwise be disturbed by a shifting lens barrel. Nikon’s enhanced Vibration Reduction (VR II) technology compensates for camera shake equivalent to approximately three to four shutter-speed stops, helping photographers capture sharp handheld images even at close macro distances where shake is especially difficult to manage.
Build quality includes a robust, all-metal barrel construction consistent with Nikon’s professional-grade lens standards, measuring approximately 83 x 116mm and weighing about 790g. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of approximately 1 ft. (0.314m), and accepts 62mm filters, shipping with a bayonet lens hood (HB-38) and a flexible lens pouch. It’s compatible with Nikon’s AF-S teleconverters (TC-14E II/17E II/20E II), though autofocus is not possible when a teleconverter is attached, with VR and metering functions still available.
As an FX-format lens, the AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED delivers its full angle of view on Nikon full-frame F-mount bodies while remaining compatible with Nikon DX-format APS-C cameras at a narrower, telephoto-equivalent effective field of view.
Key Features
– 105mm f/2.8 macro prime lens for Nikon F-mount
– True 1:1 (life-size) macro magnification
– 14 elements in 12 groups, including 1 ED glass element and Nano Crystal Coat
– Super Integrated Coating
– Silent Wave Motor (AF-S) autofocus with M/A instant manual override
– Internal Focusing (IF) — constant barrel length
– Vibration Reduction II (VR II), approximately 3-4 stops of correction
– Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
– Minimum focusing distance of approximately 1 ft. (0.314m)
– 62mm filter thread
– Approximate weight: 790g
– Compatible with AF-S teleconverters (autofocus not available with teleconverter attached)
– Versatile for both macro and short-telephoto portrait use
– Compatible with Nikon full-frame (FX) and APS-C (DX) F-mount cameras
