Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm
The S-line optical design with Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings delivers edge-to-edge sharpness and suppresses flare for pristine 1:1 macro reproduction. Its built-in Vibration Reduction provides 4.5 stops of stabilization, making handheld close-up work practical without a tripod. This lens is best for macro specialists and product photographers who demand flawless detail from a weather-sealed, full-frame Z-mount optic.
Focal length 105mm
Aperture f/32
Mount Nikon Z
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 630 g
af type STM
lens type macro
73 Overall Score
Price £410
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong user sentiment (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Macro |
| Focal Length Min | 105 |
| Focal Length Max | 105 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal and ARNEO Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | STM |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 290 |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony FE SEL2070G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 105mm | 17-70mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 20-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 630 | 544 | 450 | 320 | 495 | 488 |
| AF Type | STM | RXD | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | macro | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm | 87.4 | 7.5 | 63.8 | 73.4 | 80.6 | 5 | 85.3 | 33.3 | 89.3 | 95.3 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 63.3 | 89.3 | 85.1 | 83.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 75.5 | 68 | 62.7 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 67.8 | 83.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24.1 | 72.6 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 98.1 | 76.9 | 89.3 | 98.6 |
| Sony FE SEL2070G Compare | 53.7 | 78.4 | 73.2 | 52.5 | 91 | 67.1 | 63.3 | 84.4 | 92.6 | 37.8 |
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