Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR Micro

The legendary sharp macro lens for Nikon

Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR Micro
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LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 18
Durability 17
Price 14
Usability 16
Brand Nikon
Model 2160

Key Features

OPTICS 14 elements in 12 groups with ED glass
MACRO 1:1 reproduction ratio at 0.31m minimum focus
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet AF
STABILIZATION VR II system providing up to 4 stops
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
COATING Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting/flare
FOCUS Internal Focusing (IF) design for stable length
MOUNT Nikon F-mount compatible with FX and DX
BUILD Professional grade weather-sealed construction
FILTER 62mm filter thread diameter
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame FX and APS-C DX format support
LIMITER Focus limiter switch for faster macro AF
MANUAL M/A mode for seamless manual focus override

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR Micro

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 M/A - M switch
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present VR On/Off
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present Full / Infinity-0.5m
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present VR II
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Rubber mount seal

How-to Use Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR Micro

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 105mm
Maximum Aperture f/2.8
Minimum Aperture f/32
Lens Construction 14 elements in 12 groups
Angle of View 23u00b0 20' (FX) / 15u00b0 20' (DX)
Minimum Focus Distance 0.31m (1.0 ft)
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1.0x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 62mm
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Stabilization VR II (4 stops)
Weather Sealing Yes (Rubber gasket mount)
Dimensions 83 x 116 mm
Weight 750g