- Designed for close-up and macro photography; versatile enough for virtually any photographic situation
- Features new VR II vibration reduction technology, which allows photographers to shoot hand-held shots up to 4 shutter speeds slower
- Nano-Crystal coat and ED glass elements that enhance overall image quality by further reducing flare and chromatic aberrations
- Includes internal focus, which provides fast and quiet auto-focusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining the subject’s working distance
- Weighs 27.9 ounces, and measures 3.3 x 4.5 inches (Diameter x Depth)
Product Description
The AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF Lens is the world’s first macro lens equipped with SWM (Silent Wave Motor) and VR (Vibration Reduction) systems. The VRII function minimizes camera shake by offering the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 stops faster. The SWM enables fast and quiet autofocusing, and quick switching between autofocus and manual operation. The IF design provides a constant lens length and eliminates rotation of the front lens element, facilita… More >>
10:32 pm on September 29th, 2009 1
I am new to macro photography. Depth of fields is critical so a tripod helps. Great lens/tool. But it takes some learning to prefect the art of macro photography
Rating: 4 / 5
12:10 am on September 30th, 2009 2
A good lens, but save your dollars and buy the older model, or the Tamron 90 macro. VR does not work up close, and that’s the selling point of this lens. If you have to go manual for a macro shot, any of the other macros will suffice. I recently sold mine on ebay as I found that my Tamron 90 macro was just as sharp!! At half the price!!! Also, the 18-200 Nikon offers very good basic macro, and is much more of an all around lens!!
Rating: 2 / 5
1:03 am on September 30th, 2009 3
I have read glowing reviews of this lens in Popular Photography and posted online at various internet websites. Nikon has truly crafted a splendid update of a fine medium telephoto macro lens, offering features found on more expensive telephoto lenses such as IF (Internal Focusing) and SWM (Silent Wave Motor). Lens contrast has improved immensely with the new Nano Crystal Coat multicoating, virtually eliminating flare at all apertures from internal lens element reflections, especially wide open at f2.8; which means that this lens is well-suited for users of both Nikon film and digital autofocus SLR cameras, and also those who use only manual-focus Nikon SLR cameras. Another major improvement is the SWM feature (Silent Wave Motor) which allows for easy switching between autofocus and manual focus modes. The IR (internal Focus) feature will allow photographers to focus the lens without any shifts in barrel movement, helping to minimize camera shake during photography. Another useful addition is Nikon’s image stabilizer, known as VF, which will allow photographers up to hand hold lenses at the equivalent shutter speeds that are four stops faster; it is a feature most useful for panning shots, such as in action and sports photography, not closeup or macro photography. The additional of two more aperture blades to this lens, will help enhance its already fine bokeh, making out-of-focus areas more lovely to behold, with less distracting, rounded shapes due to this lens’s new 9-bladed rounded aperture diaphragm (In plain English, this should be an ideal portrait lens for fashion or wedding photography.). Historically Nikon has been one of the leading innovators in macro lens design; this new 105mm f2.8 Micro Nikkor is a splendid addition to this proud history of optical innovation; based on the reports I have read it is unquestionably the best 105mm Micro Nikkor lens ever made.
Rating: 5 / 5
3:33 am on September 30th, 2009 4
I have had this lens for a couple of years and I like it pretty well. I considered the Sigma 105mm and 150mm. I chose this one because of what I had read online. I don’t think VR does much if any for this lens. I try to get the proper exposure (shutter speed) without relying on VR. On other lenses it may work great, but for me, at least on this lens, it doesn’t make sense. Don’t get too hung up on VR. Don’t let “them” fool you. You still must have proper technique and exposure to properly expose any shot…
Rating: 4 / 5
5:59 am on September 30th, 2009 5
I was very well pleased with this product. It was in perfect condition, It was a great site to shop.
Rating: 5 / 5