Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f2.8 VR S Macro Lens

NikonSKU: 4960759904850

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Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Lens: Exceptional Detail and Clarity

Explore intricate details and hidden worlds with the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Lens from Nikon. This S-line macro lens is designed to offer a versatile 105mm focal length and a true 1:1 reproduction ratio, making it ideal for capturing everything from intricate wedding details to stunning wildlife shots. With a close working distance and edge-to-edge sharpness, this professional lens brings your subjects into stunning focus with exquisite colour accuracy.

Key Features at a Glance:

  • Focal Length: 105mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 11.4 inches
  • Magnification Ratio: 1:1
  • Lens Construction: Three extra-low dispersion elements, one aspherical element
  • Vibration Reduction (VR): 4.5 stops
  • Autofocus System: Dual-Motor Multi-Focus STM System
  • OLED Lens Information Panel: Integrated for real-time data
  • Coatings: Nano Crystal, ARNEO, and fluorine coatings

Superior Macro Performance

The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is designed for macro and portrait shooting, offering life-size 1:1 magnification with a minimum focusing distance of 11.4 inches. This allows for stunning close-up shots with remarkable detail and clarity, making it perfect for capturing everything from nature and wildlife to intricate jewellery and product photography.

Bright and Versatile Aperture

With a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture, this lens excels in various lighting conditions and provides increased control over depth of field. This allows for effective subject isolation and creative use of selective focus techniques, ensuring your images are sharp and well-lit even in challenging environments.

Advanced Autofocus and Stabilisation

The Dual-Motor Multi-Focus STM System provides fast, responsive autofocus with the added benefit of manual focus override, enhancing precision for both stills and video. Additionally, the Vibration Reduction (VR) system reduces camera shake by up to 4.5 stops, facilitating steady handheld shooting in low-light conditions.

Enhanced Optical Quality

The lens includes Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings, which significantly reduce ghosting, flare, and reflections for improved contrast and clarity. The aspherical lens element and three extra-low dispersion elements minimise coma, distortion, and chromatic aberrations, ensuring sharp and accurate image rendering across the frame.

User-Friendly Features

The integrated OLED lens information panel allows you to easily confirm aperture settings, focus distance, and depth of field figures. The customisable control ring can be adjusted for aperture, exposure compensation, or ISO, providing flexible control over your settings. The L-Fn button offers additional customisation options, and the 11.4 to 19.7" / 0.29 to 0.5m limiter switch enhances close focusing precision.

Robust Design

The lens features a fluorine coating to prevent dirt, water, and smudges from sticking to the lens surface, and is built to be lightweight for comfortable handling.

The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Lens is an excellent choice for photographers seeking a high-performance macro lens that delivers exceptional detail, versatile functionality, and outstanding image quality. Whether you're capturing delicate textures or vibrant portraits, this lens is designed to enhance your creative possibilities and bring your vision to life.

Minimum Focus Distance

0.96 ft. ( 0.29m)

AF Actuator

STM (stepping motor)

ARNEO Coat

Yes

Autofocus

Yes

VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

Yes Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)

Mount Type

Nikon Z mount

Maximum Aperture

f/2.8

Minimum Aperture

f/32

Focal Length

105mm

Nano Crystal Coat

1

Lens Type

Prime

Micro

Yes

Filter Size

62mm

Format

Full-frame/FX-format

Image Sensor Format

Full-frame/FX-format

Fluorine Coat

Yes

Focus Mode

Autofocus Manual

Lens Category

People & Events, Travel & Landscape, Video

Weight (g) (body Only)

630 g (22.3 oz.)

Dimensions (DxL) (mm)

3.4 in. (85 mm) x 5.6 in. (140 mm)

Accepts Filter Type

Screw-in

Lens Elements

16

Maximum Reproduction Ratio

1x

Maximum Angle of View (Full-Frame/FX-Format)

23°10′

Maximum Angle of View (APS-C Size/DX-Format)

15°20′

Lens Groups

11

ED Glass Elements

3

Compatible Format(s)

FX, DX

Features

Arneo Coat, Autofocus, Micro, VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization, S-Line

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Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.

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