Nikon AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED

The ultimate portrait lens for dreamlike bokeh

Nikon AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED
82/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 19
Durability 17
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 20057

Key Features

OPTICS 14 elements in 9 groups with 3 ED glass elements
APERTURE f/1.4 maximum aperture with 9-blade rounded diaphragm
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet AF
COATING Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare
CONSTRUCTION Professional-grade weather-sealed magnesium alloy barrel
DIAPHRAGM Electromagnetic aperture mechanism for consistent exposure
FOCUSING Internal focusing (IF) system with manual override
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame FX format Nikon F-mount
FILTER 82mm front filter thread size
MIN FOCUS 1.0m (3.3ft) minimum focus distance
REPRODUCTION 0.13x maximum reproduction ratio
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant construction
WEIGHT 985g (34.8 oz) robust build

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Dust and moisture resistant

How-to Use Nikon AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED

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Technical Specification

Mount Nikon F
Format FX (Full Frame)
Focal Length 105mm
Aperture Range f/1.4 - f/16
Elements/Groups 14/9
Diaphragm Blades 9 (Rounded)
Min Focus Distance 1.0m
Max Magnification 0.13x
Filter Thread 82mm
Focus Motor SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 985g
Dimensions 94.5 x 106 mm