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Certified Keeper Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
90 PixelMeter Score 22 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Outstanding optical sharpness and image quality
  • Effective optical vibration reduction and stabilization
  • Durable weather-sealed construction
  • Useful features including focus limiter, OLED display, and customizable controls
  • Versatile performance for macro and portraiture
Cons Cons
  • Slow or hunting autofocus performance
  • Significant focus breathing
  • Limited magnification and working distance
  • Incompatibility with teleconverters
  • High price point

Launch price Launch price $999.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 105mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon Z · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 4.5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 29 cm (1x)
Filter thread Filter thread 62mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 630g (1 lb 6.2 oz) · 85 x 140 mm (3.35 x 5.51 in)

Announcement date Announcement date June 2, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $999.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon Z
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Macro
Lens line / series Lens line / series S-Line

Elements Elements 16
Groups Groups 11
Special elements Special elements 3 ED, 1 aspherical
Coatings Coatings Nano Crystal Coat, ARNEO Coat, Super Integrated Coating
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 105mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/32
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 23° - 10°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 29 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 1x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 4.5 stops

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 630g (1 lb 6.2 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 85mm (3.35 in)
Length Length 140mm (5.51 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 62mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes
Tripod collar Tripod collar Not supported

Lens hood Lens hood HB-99, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility Not supported