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Certified Keeper Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED
88 PixelMeter Score 15 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Beautiful, soft, and creamy background bokeh rendering
  • High-quality build with effective flare and ghosting resistance
  • Outstanding sharpness and contrast across the full frame
  • Fast and quiet autofocus performance
  • Minimal distortion for a telephoto prime
Cons Cons
  • Heavy and bulky physical design
  • Lack of built-in image stabilization
  • High price point
  • Noticeable vignetting at wider apertures
  • Pronounced longitudinal chromatic aberration

Launch price Launch price $2,199.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 105mm f/1.4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon F · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus (0.13x)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 985g (2 lb 2.7 oz) · 94.5 x 106 mm (3.72 x 4.17 in)

Announcement date Announcement date July 27, 2016
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,199.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon F
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series NIKKOR

Elements Elements 14
Groups Groups 9
Special elements Special elements 3 ED
Coatings Coatings Nano Crystal Coat

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 105mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/1.4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

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

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.13x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 985g (2 lb 2.7 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 94.5mm (3.72 in)
Length Length 106mm (4.17 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 82mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None