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Product description NIKON 105MM F2.8G VR MICRO (2160)patibility: G-type lenses are fully compatible with all current camera models (as of 01/04). The older camera models F4, N90/s, N70, N8008/s, N6000 will only work in Program and Shutter Priority modes. Note: VR feature will only work with Nikon's F6, F5, F100, N80, N75, N65, D100 & D1 and D2-series (or any newer model) cameras. Note: AF-S feature is not supported by certain camera models. Please click here for a list of compatible models. From the Manufacturer: This medium telephoto Micro lens is ideal for extreme close-up and portrait work with greater working distances and AF from infinity to life-size (1:1)The world’s first macro lens featuring Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction (VR) designed for close-up and macro photography; versatile for all photographic situations Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject working distance thorough the focus range High-resolution and high optical performance with Nano Crystal Coat and Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements enhances overall image quality by further reducing flare and chromatic aberrations, contributing to improved color, contrast and clarityNon-rotating front design is convenient for use with circular polarizing filters and the R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System This medium telephoto Micro lens is ideal for extreme close-up and portrait work with greater working distances and AF from infinity to life-size (1:1).
From the Manufacturer
This medium telephoto Micro lens is ideal for extreme close-up and portrait work with greater working distances and AF from infinity to life-size (1:1)
- The world’s first macro lens featuring Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction (VR) designed for close-up and macro photography; versatile for all photographic situations
- Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture
- Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject working distance thorough the focus range
- High-resolution and high optical performance with Nano Crystal Coat and Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements enhances overall image quality by further reducing flare and chromatic aberrations, contributing to improved color, contrast and clarity
- Non-rotating front design is convenient for use with circular polarizing filters and the R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System
石原 章太郎
Reviewed in Japan on April 29, 2025
説明文に全く偽りのない正確な商品でした。カメラ類の購入は3回目ですがいつも正しい説明です。他店で4回くらい失敗してますので、次回からもAmazonで購入したいと思います。
Chris S.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2021
The lens arrived on time, moderately well packaged, and in perfect condition. For it's size I was surprised how heavy it is, but it feels very well built so it's not a deal-breaker. I decided to test it out on one of my cats who was very excited I got a new lens and happily posed for me. I didn't use a tripod or any additional lights. Almost every shot was sharp. The auto-focus wasn't the fastest, but it was very accurate. Went out into the garden to test it out further and found it to be very easy to use. Found out it also works well as a portrait lens even though it's a little heavy to be used in hand. Honestly, if you're looking to buy a macro (micro) lens, you don't need to spend a ton of money. This one will be sufficient until you're willing to give up the big bucks for a higher end one.
Hayat
Reviewed in India on May 12, 2019
I was struggling with my photography skills and on internet to get the best Macro lens.As I am a fan of Nikon and all my cameras are Nikon only .I decided to stick with this one.I have used tamaron 90mm micro lens and canon 1:5 macro.Based on aboveMy Opinion are for thoses who are pro and as well as amateurMacro:1Auto focus is not good enough during macro2VR is good but in macro u need your steady hand not every time lens will do a correction3no matters whether you are a newbee or a skilled photographer this lens will do its best for macro.Rest depend upon the gadgets (viz ring flash extension tube etc)you use with piece of macro beast.PortraitI personally feel 85mm is the perfect lens for portrait for full frame segment,and 50mm for DX format.This lens change my prospective.I feel 105 is also a good option for portrait specially when you are out door and subject can move lil bit backwards to adjust the lens.Bokeh:9/10 for both macro and portraitNote: If you are going too close to your subject for macros,you have compromise on f stops.Please dont blame lens for this It is simple physics and you cannot change the law of physicsOverall 4.9/5.1 for autofocus fix
Ulrich H.
Reviewed in Germany on December 12, 2019
Ja, das Nikon AF-S Micro 105 mm 1:2,8G VR Makro-Objektiv ist nicht gerade billig aber jeden Eiro wert. Ich habe es in der Cyberweek gekauft und konnte so rund 94 Euro sparen, also kostete mich jedes Gramm des 750g wiegenden Objektivs nicht mal einen Euro.Das Objektiv kommt in der üblichen Nikon Verpackung mit Objektivdeckel, Abdeckung des Bajonett-Verschlusses, Gegenlichtblende und einem Aufbewahrungsbeutel. Mit einer Lichtstärke von 2,8 ist es ausreichend lichtstark, die kleinste Blende ist 32.Wie schon oben erwähnt, das Objektiv ist mit 750g kein Leichtgewicht aber entschädigt dafür mit einem Abbildungsmaßstab von 1:1 bei einem Abstand von 31cm als Makro-Objektiv. Das hat den Vorteil, dass man z. B. bei Insekten nicht bis auf wenige Zentimeter heran muss. Natürlich kann man das Objektiv auch als Objektiv für beispielsweise Portraits oder ähnliches nutzen, hier entspricht die Brennweite dann einem 158mm Kleinbildobjektiv.Der Motor für den Autofokus ist schnell und leise. Der Autofokus lässt sich zur Erhöhung der Einstellgeschwindigkeit auf 50cm bis Unendlich oder auf Full einstellen, wobei ich gefühlsmäßig keine Änderung feststellen konnte, ist vielleicht aber auch beleuchtungsabhängig.Der Bildstabilistor arbeitet gut, eben Nikonqualität und gibt keinen Anlass zu irgendwelchen Beanstandungen. Freihandaufnahmen mit 1/30 Sekunde sind kein Problem.Das Objektiv passt an die aktuellen Nikon Kameras mit DX Sensor so wie an einige Kameras mit Vollformat (KB) Sensor., entsprechend ist auch die Bildqualität in den Randbereichen scharf ohne Verzeichnungen.Ich muss sagen, der Käufer bekommt einen realen Gegenwert für die fast 800€, die es normalerweise kostet, ich bereue die Investition nicht und kann das Objektiv für diejenigen, die nach einem Makro-Objektiv für ihre Nikon suchen, uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
Diego R.
Reviewed in Spain on March 11, 2013
Una auténtica maravilla de objetivo. Es mi primer objetivo de "gama alta" de nikon y he quedado impresionado. Super silencioso, enfoque ultrarápido y preciso, nitidez deslumbrante, precioso bokeh cuando se usa en retratos, el VR es increíble (he disparado a 1/20 a pulso sin que la imagen esté trepidara, aunque también depende del pulso de cada uno y la distancia al sujeto fotografiado) y por último su capacidad macro es perfecta. Yo principalmente lo he adquirido para retrato y fotografía de producto pero sin duda empezaré a adentrarme en el mundo macro a la que tenga ocasión. El precio (765 Euros) es fantástico y sin duda el objetivo lo vale.
ReconScout
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2011
Typical Nikon level pro glass- high quality glass, great dispersion elements, great build, dead on AF, incredible images when used correctly. Arguably a little heavy. However, pro's are used to the weight. Weight, in my opinion, is commensurate with quality glass.Understand this is a single focal length 2.8. Most non-pro's are used to zoom lenses and will not likely want to trade the convenience of a zoom for the pro level quality, at single focal length, this lens offers. For consumerists, the application is somewhat limited. But, even if you are a consumer level shooter just coming off a kit lens, and are moving into serious portrait work, this lens will deliver. But even with such pro glass at 2.8, lighting is critical to any portrait work. So, don't think for a moment this lens eliminates your need for quality light.Many other reviewers hit the technical component of the review. So, I tend to review from a pragmatic end-user perspective. This lens will shoot your daughter's recital in a gym well enough, if you get close enough and properly white balance. In a controlled setting, this is a lens you will want to take portraits of your children and wife/husband; just be sure (if indoors) you can get back far enough. If you shoot outdoors, you will want fill flash (yes, even with this, or any lens). For outdoor night time sports under good lighting, this lens is a killer- just maybe not enough reach. For outdoor daytime sports, and at a much better price point, definitely go with the Nikon 70-300 f4.5 , which is more than sufficient to stop kids sports in action at great reach (450mm on a dx body).This lens also delivers great contrast and color replication- if you are using a color managed workflow (if not, you probably would not be looking at this lens anyway). Just remember that most people are viewing images only on some type of monitor these days (screen, Iphone, Ipdad, etc..). These screens/monitors are normally very cheap, not color matched, and using browser that only deal in the SRGB color space, thereby making all your effort nearly wasted. This is why prints, the true test of quality, still matter. And, if you are printing, this lens will definitely pay off.If you have the money and the need, you will not be disappointed with this Nikon glass. In fact, I have never been disappointed with any pro-level Nikon glass. Even their DX line is great for consumer to intermediate level shooting.
Noirist
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2011
is extremely sharp. At f2.8 it currently has the highest DxO Mark rating of any tested lens on any camera body.Autofocus is surprisingly fast and effective for a macro lens, even at 1:1 magnification. Other macro lenses that I have used required manual focus at high levels of magnification, but I can shoot faster and more accurately with this lens using autofocus. So instead of taking 100 manually-focused shots while swaying back-and-forth in hopes of getting one in-focus picture, I can take a handful of braced auto-focused shots and be sure to end up with some good in-focus pictures. VR is also effective at close distances, which allows me to shoot close-up at lower shutter speeds (and lower ISOs).Another strength of this lens is its balance between working distance and depth-of-field. This lens provides 1:1 magnification at its minimum focus distance of 12 inches. 12 inches is a sufficient working distance to use a ring flash or the . It's also sufficient distance to bounce a onto your tiny subject in a pinch, either on-camera or off-camera. This lens also has an impressive f32 minimum aperture, which helps mitigate the shallow depth-of-field at the minimum focus distance. At f32, this lens provides a 0.42 inch DOF at its minimum focus distance of 12 inches. (BTW, you'll need some good lighting to work at f32 and diffraction limits sharpness.) By comparison, the has an f22 minimum aperture, which only provides a 0.21 inch DOF at its minimum focus distance of 15 inches. The also has an f32 minimum aperture, but only provides a 0.32 inch DOF at its minimum focus distance of 18.5 inches. The achieves 1:1 magnification with a 0.49in DOF, but it's not as sharp and its minimum focus distance of 7.3 inches is too close for my taste. So among all F-mount macro lenses, this Nikon macro lens strikes the best balance between a viable minimum focus distance and a relatively large depth-of-field at that distance.You can also use this lens for portraits, although other lenses like the Nikon 135mm DC, Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 VRII, and Nikon 200mm f2.0 VR will be better for that.If you want to take tripod-mounted studio close-ups at 1:2 magnification or less, then I'd recommend a tilt-shift lens like the instead because you can work around the narrow DOF by reorienting the focal plane.
M. Potter
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2010
Unfortunately the version Amazon sent me looked like it was second hand (lens barrel dirty, front and rear elements dirty), so I sent it back for refund and got another from Jessops. But don't let that put you off, because this is an excellent lens.As others have said this lens is wonderfully sharp and doubles as both a macro and walkabout lens for portrait and other uses. Fully compatible with both FX and DX format, on DX cameras you will of course get a 1.5x boost in magnification compared to FX. It's expensive, but it's top quality glass and a good investment in my view. If you have a DX format SLR you will have a lens which will upgrade to FX if/when you decide to. One day I'm going to go for a D700 (or whatever semi-pro FX SLR Nikon is selling at the time), so when I do the 105 will step up with me without me having to pay again.A nice fast f/2.8 aperture, although you may notice the camera body showing a smaller aperture (higher f/number) when working in macro ranges - apparently the effective aperture at macro distances decreases (by 2x if working at 1:1 magnification). This is the law of physics and applies to all macro lenses, it's not a defect (and besides, you're unlikely to be using wide apertures when taking macros anyway, so nothing to lose sleep about).In normal ranges the AF is very quick on my D300, but this is with the limit switch on (which limits AF from 0.5M to infinity, therefore excluding macro). I found that at macro range or at normal range with the limit switch off that the lens can sometimes hunt. At macro I'm mostly working with manual focus anyway, so this isn't a problem for me. If you're using the reach of the 105 for fast action shots just keep the limit switch on. Simple.Bokeh on this lens is lovely - I've only had it a week, but have already taken some wonderful flower macros with it, with beautiful creamy bokeh. The lens is very sharp but at macro range the DoF takes some getting used to - the field of view changes at macro range with just minor movements of the lens (breathing), but given the results you get I'm prepared to live with that.It's a big lens, heavy and fairly large for a prime, but doesn't look out of place on my D300 (and well worth the size/weight inconvenience IMO). It's very well built, and looks like it would stand up to the roughest of treatment. More pro-like than the other (DX) lenses that I have. I haven't tried it on smaller SLRs, but I expect that on something like a D40 or D3000 it would make the camera feel very front heavy - my advice would be to try it out in person on the high street and see how you get on.Recommended.
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