Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Macro Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S lens good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:
Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S is a member of Nikon's S-Line series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
S-Line Series Lenses in Nikon Z Mount
Reasons to Buy Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Weather-sealed |
| Autofocus |
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Focus Distance Limiter |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 1x |
| Minimum focus distance of 0.29m / 11.4 inch |
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Lens Mount
Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
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Size, Weight and Filter Thread
Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S has a maximum diameter of 85mm and total length of 140mm. It weighs 630g / 22.2 oz.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S and Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S (Nikon Z mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S and the Nikon Z 85mm F1.8 S Size and Weight
Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S has a filter thread of 62mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S:
Focal Range
Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S has a fixed focal length of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 157.5mm.
Weather Sealings
The Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Nikon Zf, Nikon Z8 and Nikon Z30.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.29m.
Below are the 2 Macro Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F32.
Optical Formula
Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 11 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:
- 1 aspherical + 3 ED elements
- ARNEO + Nano Crystal coatings
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Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S Lens Hood
Body Colour
Nikon Z 105mm F2.8 VR S is available in Black color.
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