Used Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro Autofocus Macro Lens

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2022-01-04T08:05:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome customer service and awesome product!

I ordered this lens on a Sunday night before Christmas. I called the next day after ordering to see if it would Arrive before Christmas Eve. Customer service expedited shipping free of charge and I received from Lenz the next day. Very very happy. If the lines is absolutely fantastic everything I expected it to be. Thank you Adorama!

NICK M.

2021-12-31T13:01:54

Rated 5 out of 5

I am impressed with the clarity and magnification practicing with the lens handheld. I'm excited to get outdoors in real life situations.

This lens performs better than expected. I have used macro filters before but this is the first time I've purchased an actual prime macro lens. The difference is stunning!

REGINALD L.

2021-12-30T03:18:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Great macro

So far great lens and still learning how to use it. Buying it at this store was great?had no issues getting the lens fast.

Julie P.

2021-12-29T07:52:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Great lens, very sharp!

KURT N.

2021-12-23T09:35:50

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent built. but heavy.

Love it! great built quality. Almost too heavy.

YURIY V.

2021-12-23T06:49:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic macro lens

This lens is tack sharp and produces the creamiest bokeh! It?s been in my wishlist for a while now.

JOSH T.

2021-12-23T06:47:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic lens!

This lens is tack sharp and produces the creamiest bokeh! I?ve wanted this lens for a long time. It was worth the wait!

JOSH T.

2021-10-14T08:36:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Adorama is always my first choice for camera equipment!

I always like purchasing my photography equipment from Adorama. They always have the best price and they always throw in some free accessories with every order! Their customer service has always been prompt and helpful. Shipping is always easy and they provide the tracking information so I can personally keep track of the shipment. I know it can be hard when taking a chance on a new supplier for the first time, but I can assure you that Adorama has always come through for me!

PAUL F.

2021-10-14T08:35:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Adorama is always my first choice for camera equipment!

I always like purchasing my photography equipment from Adorama. They always have the best price and they always throw in some free accessories with every order! Their customer service has always been prompt and helpful. Shipping is always easy and they provide the tracking information so I can personally keep track of the shipment. I know it can be hard when taking a chance on a new supplier for the first time, but I can assure you that Adorama has always come through for me!

PAUL F.

2021-10-03T08:37:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this lens.

Fast shipping. Awesome lens!

JASON S.

2021-09-26T08:08:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Good crisp lens.

I immediately took some candid photos of my dog and cat (and then on to the anole on the porch) to check it out upon arrival. This lens is crisp. The VR is a little noisy but after reading many reviews and articles online I came to the conclusion that it is a good copy and just something to get used to. In a quiet situation when I would normally be using a tripod anyway I will probably turn off the VR to reduce my presence.

JENNIFER C.

2021-07-14T17:50:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy buyer,nice price,and good custom services

one of the best nikon made,excellent glasses ..built like a tank ,gives good and sharp images everytime

SACRIS T.

2021-06-28T08:53:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Super Sharp and Fast

This lens has been on my wish-list of lenses since it first came out, because I like macro photography and the ?2.8 provides for nice creamy backgrounds, as well as being faster than kit lenses for variable focal-length lenses. Autofocus sometimes has to ?hunt? for the correct focal point, typically when the primary point of interest doesn?t contrast with its surroundings. However, manual focus is super easy and I generally use it, along with autofocus to verify the focus. It is a hefty lens, but appears to be sturdy. The few images I?ve made since buying it a few weeks ago have been sharp from edge to edge. I?ve mostly played around with the macro focusing and have found it to be sharp, albeit with the extremely limited depth of field, which is expected with macro photography. I like that the filter size of 62mm is the same as a couple of other lenses I have, which makes it convenient.

CHARLES P.

2021-06-21T10:01:51

Rated 5 out of 5

One more for life

Tack sharp with the m/a setting we are used to. Thanks Nikon, exactly what I?ve been hoping for.

MONIKA R.

2021-05-28T13:13:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect portrait lens

I?ve used this for macro photography and portraits. The resulting images are perfectly sharp with excellent color.

Jason A.

2021-04-30T10:42:12

Rated 5 out of 5

A must have lens for the collection!

A lens to have in your collection. You may not use as much but when you do you will know why. A must have! Great bokeh on close ups. Crisp pictures. I have rented this lens and wish I would have bought it a lot sooner

Brian H.

2021-02-22T13:23:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Getting close with the 105mm Micro NIKKOR lens

A lot of fun to use and have taken some nice close up of flowers. This micro 105mm did a wonderful job

RICHARD M.

2021-02-18T08:09:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Would recommend!

It's a perfect mid-range macro lens and best of all, vibration reduction.

ADAM G.

2021-02-07T07:10:38

Rated 5 out of 5

105 MICRO lens

I decided not to use the accompanying filters, as I have better ones. But the lens was TOPS!

FAUST P.

2021-01-27T11:20:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens

Great Lens for Macro

Brian B.

2021-01-18T04:57:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Best lens ever!

I love this lens! It is the best Nikon lens I own!

KIM C.

2021-01-08T13:35:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Post Corona Fun

Lense and accessories look great. Now that my wife has recovered from Corona, she plans to start using it.

MICHAEL S.

2021-01-08T13:03:53

Rated 5 out of 5

This lens is sharp, fast, and quiet!

This lens is as advertised - sharp, fast, and quiet!

BENTON N.

2021-01-08T13:03:22

Rated 5 out of 5

This lens is sharp, fast, and quiet!

This lens is as advertised - sharp, fast, and quiet! And the extra items in the kit seem to be fine also.

BENTON N.

2021-01-08T09:21:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Best purchase in 2020

This lens has been on the want list for years. Primary use for micro shot of newborn details. Still refining manuel shooting to get those details. But, I was surprised how versatile it was and used it for portrait as well. Wishing I hadn't waited so long, by far the best purchase in 2020.

LISA H.

2020-12-31T07:40:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceptional lens

I love this lens. It’s very quick to focus n my D500 and the images are wicked sharp. Love it for macro work and it’s just top shelf as a portrait lens. Highest recommendation. When I bought this item it was back ordered everywhere, Adorama got it for me quickly and didn’t charge my cad until they shipped it. This is the kind of service I’ve grown to expect from this vendor.

PATTEN W.

2020-12-18T04:34:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great lens, so-so accessory package.

All items arrived. This was a large amount of accessories at the same price as lens itself, so I wasn’t expecting much. The UV filter is quite tinted and affects the color of the photos. The downloads for photo processing don’t work. There are some nice lens cleaning supplies. The lens itself is fantastic. I should have gotten this lens years ago.

PETER W.

2020-10-03T13:44:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth the money if you're willing to crawl up you're subjects wazoo for close up

As advertised. It can be a little hard for my D5500 to auto-focus close-up, but manual override usually solves the problem. Super clear images.

JUSTIN M.

2020-09-29T14:47:21

Rated 4 out of 5

Sturdy it will last a lifetime if cared for.

A good lens. I use it for macro it provides excellent detailed images.

ROBERT P.

2020-06-29T12:11:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Incredible sharpness... I’m loving this lens!

This guy really upped my macro game. Got into macro using reversing rings and expansion tubes but this new lens has got it all over that setup! I’ve yet to use it for portraits but I hear it is also great for that... Looking forward to trying it out on those too!

JAMES W.

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Nikon 105mm F/2.8 Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Nikon

  • MPN

    2160

  • Lens Series

    Nikon AF-S

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Macro

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon

  • Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    Inner Focusing

  • Closest Focus Distance

    12" / 30cm

  • Distance Information

    N/A

  • Built-In Motor

    Yes

  • Focal Length

    105mm

  • Angle Of View

    FX Format 23 deg. / DX Format 15 deg.

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/32

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.5x

  • Lens Coating

    N/A

  • Aspherical Elements

    N/A

  • ED Glass Elements

    N/A

  • Filter Size

    62mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    14 Elements / 12 groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    N/A

  • Dimensions

    3.3 x 4.5" (83 x 116mm)

  • Weight

    27.9oz / 790g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    VR

  • Tripod Collar

    Yes

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

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

FEATURED REVIEWS

Optically wonderful lens - hunts a little

By Larry

I have used this lens for the last couple of months on a D300 camera. It has become my favorite Macro and mid-distance lens. Particularly like contrast and color. 105mm on a DX camera provides a good distance for macro work and is not too long for general "walk around" photography. My only complaint is that it tends to hunt while focusing at times. The "limit" switch helps but it's still slow at times. Not a huge negative for me.

A must-have lens for your camera bag

By WinePro

In the short time I have had this lens, it's hardly ever detached from my D90 camera. I soon discovered that being mounted on a tripod is vital to avoid camera shake. With such a shallow depth of field at low apertures, it takes practise to get focusing right. I now use a remote and what a difference it has made. This is one of the best lenses I have ever used, and it's so well built, can't fault it at all, just wish the insects would remain still for longer and the wind wouldn't blow so much!

105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor. Engineered for use with either Nikon DX format digital or 35mm SLR cameras, this superbly crafted lens is ideal for outstanding close-up and general photography.

Vibration Reduction
Nikon's enhanced VR (VRII) technology is built into the 105mm VR Micro-Nikkor, which enables photographers to capture sharp images at shutter speeds approximately four stops slower than would otherwise be possible (at near infinity to 1/3x shooting). This is especially powerful for handheld close-up photography, where even the smallest camera movement can result in blur. In addition, VRII technology provides a stable viewfinder image, making it easier for your customers to frame their compositions, even at high magnification shooting.

Silent Wave Motor and Internal Focusing
Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures fast and quiet autofocusing. This is a must for close-up nature photographers, as extraneous noise could disturb the subject. SWM technology also enables quick switching between auto and manual focus operation. The Internal Focusing system offers a non-rotating front lens element, making it an excellent match with circular polarizing filters and Nikon's R1 and R1C1 Wireless Speedlight Systems

Nano Crystal Coat and ED Glass
The new 105mm VR Micro-Nikkor lens features proven Nikon technologies such as Nano Crystal Coat and ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass. Nano Crystal Coat further reduces flare and ED glass element minimizes chromatic aberration. These work together to provide stunning image quality.

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

  • Provides continuous focusing from Infinity to life-size (1:1), offering extra working distance in demanding conditions.
  • New VR II Vibration Reduction offers the equivalent of shutter speeds up tond-hefour steps faster (at near infinity to 1/3x shooting). This provides sharper images in hand-held close-up photography and expands versatility
  • A Nikon Extra - Low Dispersion (ED) glass element delivers superior optical performance for both digital and 35mm photography. ED glass minimizes chromatic aberrations, contributing to improved contrast and resolution performance.
  • Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto-focusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject working distance through the focus range.
  • Non-Rotating Front Design provides for more convenient use with circular polarizing filters and R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System.
  • The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast and quiet autofocusing, and quick switching between autofocus and manual operation. (M/A and M)
  • Specifically Engineered for Both Nikon Digital and 35mm SLR Cameras, appear moreensuring high quality and high performance for all photographers from amateurs to professionals