Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105 mm f/2.8 VR S

The Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105 mm f/2.8 VR S is a full-frame macro prime lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. It is part of Nikon's Micro-Nikkor line of lenses, and a successor of the F-mount AF-S VR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED.

Nikkor Z MC 105 mm f/2.8 VR S^[1]

Nikkor Z MC 105 mm f/2.8 VR S with a filter and lens cap attached
Maker	Nikon
Lens mount(s)	Z-mount
Technical data
Type	Prime
Focus drive	Stepping motor
Focal length	105mm
Image format	FX (full frame)
Aperture (max/min)	f/2.8–32
Close focus distance	0.29m
Max. magnification	1:1
Diaphragm blades	9 (rounded)
Construction	16 elements in 11 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilization	Yes
Macro capable	Yes
Unique features	S-Line lens Nano Crystal Coat and ARNEO Coat elements Fluorine Coat OLED screen
Application	Macro
Physical
Max. length	140 mm
Diameter	85 mm
Weight	630 g
Filter diameter	62 mm
Accessories
Lens hood	HB-99 (bayonet)
Case	CL-C2
Angle of view
Diagonal	23°10' (FX) 15°20' (DX)
History
Introduction	June 2021
Predecessor	AF-S VR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED (F-mount)
Retail info
MSRP	$999.95 USD (as of 2021)

Introduction

This lens was introduced on June 2, 2021, alongside the Nikkor Z MC 50 mm f/2.8, as the first macro lenses for Z-mount capable of 1:1 image reproduction.^[2][3][4][5] The lens comes with a bayonet lens hood (HB-99).

Features

• 105 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 157.5 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
• S-Line lens
• 1:1 image reproduction ratio
• Autofocus using a stepping motor (STM), dedicated focus-by-wire manual focus ring
• 16 elements in 11 groups (including 3 ED glass and 1 aspherical lens elements, elements with Nano Crystal and ARNEO Coat, a fluorine-coated front lens element)
• 9-blade rounded diaphragm
• 4.5-stop Vibration Reduction (VR) optical stabilization
• Internal focusing (IF lens)
• Multi-function OLED display ("lens information panel"), capable of showing reproduction ratio, aperture, focus distance and depth of field information
• One customizable control ring at the back (aperture, ISO and exposure compensation functions can be assigned to it)
• One L-Fn customizable function button
• A/M switch for autofocus/manual focus modes
• Focus limiter switch (full, 0.5-0.29 m)

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  With lens hood attached (HB-99)
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Sample images

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  At f/2.8
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  At f/2.8
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  At f/13
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  At f/18

See also

• Nikon Z-mount