Thom's Commentary: This lens is a Z-mount version of the oft-updated ~100mm Micro-Nikkor that's been around for ages in some form of Nikkor cladding. This new version gets all the S bells and whistles, and I find it slightly better than the already excellent F-mount version. A really solid performer that's a staple in many a pro's gear. Highly Recommended Read Thom's review of the 105mm f/2.8 VR S MC lens
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- Coverage: full frame (FX)
- Build: Weather and dust resistant, S-line
- Optic design:
- 16 elements in 11 groups
- 1 aspherical, 3 ED elements
- Nano and Arneo coating, Flourine front element coating
- Field of view: 23° diagonal (FX)
- Stabilization: lens-based VR (4.5 stops CIPA)
- Aperture:
- f/2.8 to f/32
- f/3.5 at 1:2, f/4 at 1:1.4; f/4.5 at 1:1
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm
- Focus:
- autofocus, internal focus
- stepping motor
- 12" (0.29m) minimum focus
- 1:1 maximum magnification ratio
- A/M switch
- Filter: 62mm filter size
- Lens hood: supplied HB-99
- Size and Weight:
- 5.6" (140mm) long
- 3.4" (85mm) diameter
- 22.3 ounces (630g)
- Other: Range limiter switch
- Model number: 20100
- Price: US$1000
- Announced: June 3, 2021
Thom's Review of the 105mm f/2.8 VR MC lens