About this item Extraordinary Macro Lens | Reveal hidden worlds and thrilling details in life-size 1:1 magnification Advanced Optical Design | Nikon’s next-generation S-Line optics achieve new levels of sharpness, contrast and clarity with virtually no distortion or aberrations Bright f/2.8 Maximum Aperture | Shoot in a wide range of lighting conditions and use shallow depth of field to make your subjects stand out against beautifully blurred backgrounds Versatile Working Distance | 105mm offers enough reach to fill your frame with small insects and nature from a comfortable distance Stabilization Vibration Reduction (VR) | Shoot handheld photos and videos without causing camera blur Also Great for Portraits | The 105mm focal length is flattering for portraits and everyday photography Weather Sealed | All moving parts are sealed to prevent moisture or dust from entering the lens
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The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is the first NIKKOR Z lens with a 1:1 reproduction ratio, it fills the frame with the edge-to-edge sharpness and the image quality, advanced optics, beautiful bokeh, superior resolution and high contrast that has become a hallmark of premium S-Line lenses.
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Best Sellers Rank #47 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses
Date First Available June 2, 2021
Manufacturer Nikon
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About this item Extraordinary Macro Lens | Reveal hidden worlds and thrilling details in life-size 1:1 magnification Advanced Optical Design | Nikon’s next-generation S-Line optics achieve new levels of sharpness, contrast and clarity with virtually no distortion or aberrations Bright f/2.8 Maximum Aperture | Shoot in a wide range of lighting conditions and use shallow depth of field to make your subjects stand out against beautifully blurred backgrounds Versatile Working Distance | 105mm offers enough reach to fill your frame with small insects and nature from a comfortable distance Stabilization Vibration Reduction (VR) | Shoot handheld photos and videos without causing camera blur Also Great for Portraits | The 105mm focal length is flattering for portraits and everyday photography Weather Sealed | All moving parts are sealed to prevent moisture or dust from entering the lens
Reveal hidden worlds and thrilling details with this superb S-Line macro lens. Its versatile 105mm focal length, close working distance and true 1:1 reproduction ratio lets you fill the frame with all the details of intimate wedding moments, jewelry, food, flowers, products, nature, wildlife and more. It also doubles as an outstanding portrait lens offering that classic 105mm look. Take your vision into the extraordinary.
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TOMMYTOMMY –
5.0 out of 5 stars
ITS AMAZING !!
I’ve been in photography over 50 years so nothing really impresses me as much as this lens – it’s really amazing; the colors, sharpness and macro are stunning. Tomorrow I’ll try it with a new polarizer – I can hardly wait !
Nic Sheffer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazin
This lens is superb quality, takes super sharp photos, nice looking bokeh, its a great little thing to have. The build quality and edge to edge sharpness are superb. Its everything you would expect from a Nikkor S lens, and then a little extra.I have some issues with the auto focus, I tried point focusing, but even on a relatively large object in the foreground more often than not it jumps around a bit then goes off to infinity never to return, even when I limit it with the switch. but I have focusing issues with many of my lenses, so maybe its me and not the lens. I must have ADHD, I just can’t seem to focus!. Other than that one problem, which is most likely my fault, this lens is amazing to use, and I would recommend it to anyone that want’s to try macro photography. Although it can absolutely be used for other things than macro, unless you have an interest in macro I would recommend a different lens. If you’re all about macro, or at least want to try it and also have a nice 105MM 1:1 portrait lens, this is the way to go. If you have no interest in macro, I suggest you find a different 105 prime for your portraits etc.
7 people found this helpful
Andrew Kunkel –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My new favorite lens
I usually photograph birds and have the Z 100-400mm zoom which is great for that. This lens however is more fun. The macro functionality is great and it is a great portrait lens for when I shoot my wife while she is performing (a musician). If I happen to be out without my zoom lens I can can some decent shots of birds with this if I set my Z9 to DX cropping so that I get the 1.5 increase in focal length. I am not shooting birds for print so I don’t mind the loss of pixels. It is also very light so it does not weight me down as much as the zoom while carrying it around for long hikes. I am considering purchasing the 2x adapter for getting even closer to the birds with this lens and I would still have f/5.6.
AmazonRick –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sharp!
I like this one a lot. It’s very sharp and extremely useful. I’d buy it again.
Gads –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Unmatched Versatility
I’ve spent a few weeks now with this lens on my Z8 and wow, it really is incredible. Macro, Portrait, Landscape…this lens does it all and with incredible detail and clarity. Although I mostly do wildlife with longer telephoto lenses, but this is so good that it will probably get just as much use. You won’t be disappointed!
Skexzies –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent new lens design for Mirrorless cameras.
New Z 105 replaces my older F-Mount lens. I know this is mass produced in China, but wow…it is a significant improvement over my older Japanese built F-Mount. The image stabilization is a huge part of it. Clarity, Focus Speed, Image Quality…sorry F-Mount…the new Z-Lens is simply better. I wish Nikon had released a new Z-Mount 200mm macro, because this suffers from the same “closeness” issues as previous 105-Macros. But is also does great at other things like portrait photography, etc. So until then, buy this.
cs –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Impressive
I’ve wanted a macro lens for the Z-series for a couple of years. This is the one! After a few test shots, I’m hooked. Can’t wait to take it out on the road.
JoePhoto –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb sharpness and surprisingly light weight.
I use this lens for product photography. I don’t think I’ve ever used a sharper lens. Contrast and clarity are second to none. The VR combined with the IBIS and light weight make it remarkably hand holdable even at lower shutter speeds if you’re in a pinch without a tripod. I would say it’s probably a bit too sharp for a full time portrait lens, however the soft & swirly bokeh character is very beautiful. As with any macro lens, you do get a lot of focus breathing, so you have to compensate for that when focus stacking or doing video work. Bonus – it works well with the Meike extension tubes if you want to surpass 1:1 magnification.
2 people found this helpful
Sarah –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lives up to its promises
I bought a Z mount platform specifically for the S line lenses, and yet again, this doesn’t disappoint. I bought this because I found I’ve been trying to do more “macro” style photography with my regular zoom lenses, which doesn’t really work very well. As such, this is my first macro lens. Well, this delivers.My one and only complaint isn’t really about the lens itself, it’s more about Nikon’s website/documentation about the lens. Yes, it technically has a max aperture of f2.8, but that’s only achievable when focusing further than about 1.7 meters away. If you get closer than that (which you need to for macro photography), it starts incrementally stopping down. At closest focus, it’s maximum aperture is f4.5. After I thought about it for a bit, I realized that’s just how it has to be due to how the aperture ratio works, so it makes sense and I’m not upset by it. F2.8 at closest focus would be absolutely ginormous and it would make the lens huge. I just wish the documentation said something about that. Maybe it does and I missed it, but in case it doesn’t or in case you missed it too, now you know. (I also have to assume most other macro lenses do something similar, in the same way a lot of zoom lenses have variable max apertures, but I don’t have the experience with macro lenses to know.)
9 people found this helpful
MastifflawyerMastifflawyer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I really like this lens!
I haven’t done Macro since the 70s. Back then we used bellows to get close. Times sure have changed. This lens is the best. You can read a million reviews on google, and watch tons of videos on youtube, but until you try it for yourself you will not appreciate it. These three pictures I took on the first two days I had the lens. There is much to learn, but when you can get photos like these right away the possibilities are endless. In most reviews the complaints suggest slow focusing. Well, if you are in a hurry you shouldn’t be doing Macro. I don’t find it annoying in the least. I have done a few portrait and landscape photos just to try it and find it to be excellent. The edge to edge clarity is impressive. I had been waiting to buy one, and when the $100.00 off sale hit I couldn’t resist. Perfect timing as well as the bugs are really out now.
10 people found this helpful
John J –
The Best Macro lens I have used
I’m happy with all aspects of the lens; lighter, and the images look better than my Nikon F mount 105 Macro.
Eugenio Ponce de Leon V. –
Excelente lente
Con el lente Nikkor Z 105 mm f/2.8 se obtienen imágenes de muy alta resolución tanto en tomas normales como en modo macro. El lente también se siente de construcción de muy buena cxalidad.
M –
Best Macro lens from Nikon
Likes: Beautiful sharp lens even wide open, Amazing VR, light and balances well on the Z7, versatile for Macro, portrait and even landscapes.Dislikes: Noisy focusing and focus breathing and hunting a bit but this would perfectly normal for a macro lens that switches between magnification ratios.Overall the best macro lens i have used and am very impressed.
One person found this helpful
erick maciel amezcua –
Excelencia en calidad y tecnología
La oferta de hot sale en lentes prime S
Alan Wilson –
Excellent Lens
No issues with the lens, but after making certain someone would be home because “a signature is required” the parcel was left by Purolator on the doorstep and no attempt was made to check if anyone was home.
Kevin Ward –
Quick and cheap
Fantastic high quality lense
Amazon Customer –
Delivered in a timely manner
Product is awesome and getting some amazing pictures!
Alejandro –
Excelente lente.
Gran nitidez,rapidez de enfoque y ejecución. Gran lente.
kotboskotbos –
Tricky but worth it.
Beginner level phographer: Lens is fantastic for both portrait and macro. Shooting distance can be tricky but the auto focus helps a lot. It’s also very easy to switch to manual for fine tuning in case the camera is picking up the wrong subject.10/10 would recommend.
2 people found this helpful
Derlis RuizDerlis Ruiz –
Impresiónate nivel de detalle
El nivel de detalle de este lente nunca lo había logrado con otros lentes
Jon JebusJon Jebus –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really Crisp Shots
I use this camera lens with my Nikon Z9 camera, and I couldn’t be happier with the quality of photos I’ve been getting with it. I’m just a hobbyist so there was a little bit of a learning curve in using this lens, as well as my first f2.8 which took a minute to get used to. But, after 30 minutes of playing around with angles and various camera settings, I wouldn’t trade this lens for anything. Highly recommend!
6 people found this helpful
R. AngeloniR. Angeloni –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another Winning Z Mount Lens from Nikon
I enjoy macro photography and was very happy when Nikon announced the 105mm f2.8 Micro lens for the Z mount cameras.The lens is larger than than the F mount counterpart, but not as heavy. It produces outstanding images, sharp from corner to corner. As a S-line Z mount lens, it has a customizable control ring and function button.Focusing is quick and silent, and the lens includes a focus-limiting switch to limit the working distance for close up work. It also has 4.5 stops of VR, so while you may not want to necessarily ditch the tripod for true macro work, you can use this in the field with confidence if you are not traveling with a tripod. The included photo was taken handheld.Highly recommended!
11 people found this helpful
Charles Swindle –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent build
Flowers and insects also portraits
O.jay –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great lens from a great seller!
This is my first NIKKOR Z prime lens and it does not disappoint! I can shoot wide open at f2.8 and the image is sharp from edge to edge and the bokeh is so creamy it’s crazy! Fantastic lens! This focal length is superb.
3 people found this helpful
JamesJames –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great with a Z5
Really new at photography but really enjoying this lens. It’s sharp and I’m finding it quite fun to use. I haven’t messed much with the macro settings yet though but enjoying it.
2 people found this helpful
me right here –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic macro lens
It is taking a while to get proficient at using it, but I love it.
2 people found this helpful
DIYChik –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent addition to your camera bag
It’s two lenses in one! A macro lens (as advertised) as well as an excellent portrait or landscape lens.The only reason I did not give this lens 5-stars across the board is it is a bit slow at focusing and stabilization. If you look up reviews or search the Internet, you will see these issues documented. You will also read that Nikon made this with more plastic, making it a lighter lens.Don’t let these small issues stop you from purchasing the lens – the lens is SUPER SHARP as a landscape lens, and fantastic as a Macro.
5 people found this helpful
A.J.A.J. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
Can’t say anything bad about this lens! It is amazing! The many things you can take pictures of just in your backyard.
One person found this helpful
Rick –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great lense
I use this lense for macro and portrait shots. I’m in the process of switching to a mirrorless Nikon Z9. The Nikkor Z MC 105mm with vibration reduction is a good match with Z9 vibration reduction.
IanIan –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Future Legendary Lens
Just like all the other S-line lenses it is extremely sharp with all the other unbelievable imaging characteristics from the coatings to the special lens elements. Focusing with the dual stepping motors is very good for a macro lens. And the combination of VR in both the body & lens is excellent.I’m so glad that I switched to the Z system. Z6 – 20, 50, 85, 105. + the FTZ adapter plays nicely with a lot of the F-mount lenses (200-500 f5.6 is quite a good combo)All images posted were straight from camera .jpg’s transferred via SnapBridge to my phone (1st outing with the lens). How cool is that!?!
10 people found this helpful
James L. JonesJames L. Jones –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Macro Lens From Nikon
I am a Photography Enthusiast and loyal Nikon Camera owner. I also own a number of Nikon lens and find this lens works great as a portrait and macro lens on my Nikon Z6. I love being able to take photos with it … get up close and get good clear handheld images without having to use a tripod. Received it fast delivery at a reasonable price.
One person found this helpful
J. E. Adams –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Lens Great for Macro. And Portraits
Picture quality edgevto edge tack sharp. Auto focus is fast. In macro mode allows you to manually adjust and the sharpens it.
One person found this helpful
John F.John F. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Macro Lens
I paired this lens up with the Z9. My initial impression of this lens is that it’s tack sharp with excellent contrast. A few captures of a Jumping Spider, a local Rock Pigeon and one of the resident Squirrels that visit my backyard for some snacks.
3 people found this helpful
Enrique Aguirre Rosette –
Excelente
Excelente producto, gran macro y una nitidez inmejorable.
StalkerAV –
Very good quality product
Another lens number one in my wife’s lens collection. She simply loves it.
Tibbers –
an excellent lens
Super sharpe and beautiful bokeh, great on close-up and portrait
Anna Cross –
great lens
I already had a NIKON Z6 camera . wanted the lens to take close up flower photos. Did the research and ordered the lens. Still learning how to use it properly.
Wilfredo Rodríguez –
Super sharp
Amazing image quality, for macro and for portraits as well. The focus could be slow but just switch the focus limit in the lens and it will work fast. The best lens!!
Cliente de AmazonCliente de Amazon –
Buena construcción e imagen brillante
Excelente lente para producto, detalle y retrato también. La construcción es excelente y de buena calidad. Una queja común es que el enfoque es lento, sí es un poco lento para nada grave. El lente tienen una nitidez extraordinaria como prácticamente todos los de la serie Z.Recomendable si hacer producto y retrato.
One person found this helpful
JHennigarJHennigar –
Macro
The 105mm Macro lens is the best of the best no matter what brand you shoot with. It gives a true 1:1 ratio. The Nikon Z lens is amazing when its paired to a Z body, in my case my Z9. Almost a multi purpose lens, can you use it for portraits, yes, is thats intended job? No, its ideally meant for the little things…bugs, jewelry, plants etc. The photo shared is of a Brachymeria Wasp that i found in our yard, very very tiny wasp i might add; but through a macro lens it gives you a whole new perspective! Try it out at night too (with a flash) you won’t be disappointed!
Francis S. Billak –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great macro/portrait lens for Nikon Z mirrorless.
As expected, this lens is outstanding. Sharp, relatively fast and lightweight, the 105mm S MC is wonderful for macro photography and even for portraits with lovely bokeh wide open. Stabilization is set in-camera. This lens is expensive but goes to 1:1 for macro shooting. Some people prefer a 2:1 or higher macro shooting capability, but for most people 1:1 is perfectly fine.
4 people found this helpful
MG –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Workhorse macro lens
This is my go-to lens for most macro situations. It’s sharp, reasonably light and fast. It also works for portraits but I don’t do that often.
Ruben Brionez Jr –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great lens for everyday use, sharp and fast!
This lens has become my go-to lens. I always have it on my Z6. It’s sharp, and with a 2.8f it’s a perfect carry around lens. It’s also super light on the body.Couldn’t be happier with it!
2 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magnifico
Is for my hobby
2 people found this helpful
Glen Marshall –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nikkor Z 105 f2.8 S macro lens
This is the sharpest macro lens I’ve ever used. On a Nikon Z7ii camera it is able to resolve individual pollen grains in a flower. I am looking forward to taking more macro shots – and maybe portraits – with it.
7 people found this helpful
The GeneralistThe Generalist –
5.0 out of 5 stars
What is not to like
Super sharp, super Fast, Super close. I gets so close i can’t stand still
One person found this helpful
B. Caster –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love love love love love love you this lens
I have never experienced sharpness like this, it is outstanding. Autofocus could be better. Solid lightweight construction.
Mario Espejo TiqueMario Espejo Tique –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabuloso lente macro
Hermoso lente, tiene todo de los últimos lentes de nikon para montura z, el estabilizador es bueno, el autoenfoque un poco lento, pero tiene buena nitidez y buen desempeño en todos los ambientes
2 people found this helpful
JUAN CARLOS ACOSTA –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Macro lens
Love this lens, one of my best
bob zemmel –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great lens
Super sharp and smooth handling
One person found this helpful
Stu –
5.0 out of 5 stars
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J. Mallery –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very sharp macro, corner to corner, even wide open
The best macro I’ve used, easily beats the old 105 2.8 F lens. Sharp wide open. Recommended.
2 people found this helpful
Paul Young –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sharp, Excellent bokeh, good color.
Slow autofocus need to improve
Bradley Gudith –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great lens!
Came earlier than expected, smooth focus and unbelievable detail in macro shots
5 people found this helpful
J. Jlew –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just amazing..
A very beautiful lens. No regret buying this lens.
5 people found this helpful
Larry Murray –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes look like a professional photographer.
Flowers and portraits.
One person found this helpful
Rick –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Remarkable lens multi purpose lens
I try to look for stuff that can do double duty. That allows my money to stretch further. This is one lens that can do two or even three things.First, it’s a macro lens. It creates nice close-up, sharp photos. I don’t do much macro other than as a novelty. Being up close in macro mode, the auto focus seems to hunt around a little bit. But I suspect as a macro photographer, you should be in manual focus mode? That seems to be the pattern in all types of photography where the highest detail is sought.Second, it’s a landscape lens. At 105mm it is a stretch but in a pinch, it can be made to work. I like that it’s super sharp and relatively fast so it brings up details nicely. You just have to move back a little bit.Third, it can work as a portrait lens…in a pinch. Again, it’s sharpness helps although, you may have to soften things a bit to balance out facial imperfections. And again, you’ll need to move back a bit.After messing around with this lens, I think it’s a very cost effective purchase and can compliment your other lenses if you are a minimalist (or poor like me).Lastly, I was concerned about the autofocus speed. While researching this lens I read a lot of articles where they mentioned slow autofocus speed. I believe that was written about earlier models because AF is fast and accurate. I think this focuses even faster (in non macro mode) than the z 20mm 1.8.Oh yeah, it looks heavy but it’s very light.All in, this is a great lens and something to consider if you’re on a really tight budget.This lens rounds out my lens collection of 20mm, 50mm and now this, my newly acquired 105mm.
Michael E. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Image Quality
At the moment this is one of my favorite lenses.The one thing I do not like is the digital screen, I do not like that there is little control of how long it stays on. The times when I want it on to see in low light situations it turns off.
CatCat –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite lens
I was really excited to get this lens, and when it did I thought it would be a fun one to pop on for very specific photography. What I didn’t expect is that it’s easily the one I use the most. Something about it just makes things look good through the viewfinder. Everything is always super sharp, it’s great in low light, the autofocus is almost perfect, and I just love it. Absolutely recommend this lens.
3 people found this helpful
Patrick –
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent high end lens
Nikon always makes great lense, and this is no exception. Photos are sharp and clear from centers to edges. The macro function works well, letting you get very close to the subject. Focus is fast, and at f2.8 you can do lots of low light work with some creamy bokeh. This is a Z mount lens so it will only work on a Mirrorless nikon.
One person found this helpful