AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
This medium telephoto Micro lens is ideal for extreme close-up and portrait work with greater working distances and AF from infinity to life-size (1:1).
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- 62mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-62)
- Rear lens cap (LF-1)
- Bayonet hood (HB-38)
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AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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Optically wonderful lens - hunts a little
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.
July 30, 2010
Great 'Magic hour' portrait lens
I use this lens very little for macro work. I own the 80-200 f2.8 zoom lens and find that it's too large to take to weddings. There has been a rash of people stealing gear at weddings so I decided to start wearing my lenses on a belt This lens is my go-to lens for portraits. After sunset when the light is still out for a few minutes this lens really shines. Just turn on the VR. I also use it inside of churches handheld with the VR on. I have also found that it focuses quickly in low light and it's amazing to use during the first dance.
i cannot tell you how sharp this lens is, it's breathtaking. But, yes, to photograph the rings I use it for that as well. The macro excels at that. If i had to go a year with only one lens, it would be this one.
June 27, 2012
Super sharp shots
This is my first Macro lens. I am using it on a D7000. Wow. I cannot beleive how clear the images are. It is heavy so I do use a tripod on my Macro shots. Do turn off the VR when using the tripod. I did not think it would matter but I experimented with it on and off on the same shot and it will be more in focus and respond to focus faster when switched off and using a tripod. To really see the fine detail this lens is capable of, crop some shots and reallly zoom in. Outstanding. So to sum it up, super clear, very fast focus, very sharp focus are all the pros. The only cons are it will not go to 2.8 when zoomed all the way in and it is a bit heavy but that is due to the super build quality.
June 26, 2012
An Introvert's Lens
I am an introvert. Photography is my hobby. I have found the perfect lens for the introverted photographer in Nikon’s AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens. Let me explain.
I find the medium telephoto fixed focal length of 105mm to be just right for taking candid shots of people, especially when used for street photography. I can keep my distance from my subjects to avoid either being too obtrusive or invading anyone’s personal space. Yet, the macro capability of this lens will allow me to get in much closer should the subject prove amiable and amenable to that.
We introverts are, on the whole, friendly people. It’s just that interaction with people takes its toll on us, and there is a point at which we need to call a “time out,” disengage, get away, and be by ourselves to reenergize. At such points it is a pleasure be able to walk around in solitude and explore the world that the “micro” feature of this lens presents. With this one lens I can photograph the world from both afar and up close, literally, from infinity to 1:1 magnification.
This is a wondrously wonderful instrument. Well done, Nikon optical designers, engineers, and technicians. And thank you.
June 8, 2012
amazing in every way, shape and form
I've owned this year for almost 5 years now, and It's quality shines!! I need to get a nicer tele-converter than the Kenko tubes, this lens is so heavy that it creates visible gaps between the rings ;-/ .. it still works but just a little sketchy... I suggest going with nikon teleconverter if you plan on expanding your reach
June 3, 2012
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AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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Does this len AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED made in Japan or China?
6 months ago
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Anonymous
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I found this at the Ken Rockwell website:Made in
2006-2008: Japan.
2010: A reader shares that his sample is now made in China
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Kallewille
Dayton, OH
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Dayton, OH
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Early ones made in Japan later ones made in China, not that it makes any difference where it was made as it is still the same lens.5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Yes, the VR works at that magnification...I used to use tripod for everything, after getting this lens, I have shot tiny little flowers size of your finger tip with VR n handholding, it works amazing...
the image below, is flower bout the size of a dime...handheld, full macro as close as i could get, ...
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
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Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, but not as efficiently as it does at smaller magnifications. On December 16, 2008 photographic journalist Julia Silber did a review specifically about this lens' VF performance while at macro use (easily found at a simple Internet search).When I need to do tripod less macro, instead of VR I recur to FP high speed flash, at 1/4000: it freezes *anything*, including bees' wings. The attached photo was taken with a D7000 @1/4000, SB-600 flash on FP mode, 18-55VR lens with a mile of extension tubes @ f/22.
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PauloFeitosa
Curitiba - Paraná, Brazil
Location :
Curitiba - Paraná, Brazil
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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Is this lens compatible with the Nikon D80 camera?
2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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yes...this lens is amazing, I can’t say anything negative about this lens , I have owned it for 5 years and love it...it works amazing on my D70 and my D2X as well...
Jul 1, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
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Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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Is the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens compatible with the D7000?
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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yes, absolutely compatible,awesome lens, I have owned it for 5 years and i love this lens...
Jul 1, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
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Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes
Are there any details around when this product will be in stock again...it's quite rare to find retailers in North America supplying this lens? Or, does Nikon have an updated lens in the works?
2 months, 1 week ago
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I didn’t realize they were not available...I would suggest asking "Service and Support" above of this section...
Hope this helps.
Jul 1, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
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Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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If you have an urgent need I'd strongly suggest ordering one now from an authorized dealer so that you will be on their list as they receive shipments from us.1 year ago
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and with any other DSLR Nikon BODY1 year ago
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Val
Houston
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Houston
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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it should. i'm not sure the VR would kick in, but N80 is a fairly modern film body, so it should be able to handle this lens.Has staff answer
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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what extension tube should I use with my 105
11 months ago
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Anonymous
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Auto Ring BR-4 and all models of Auto Extension Ring PK, K Ring and Bellows focusing attachment are incompatible accessories for this lens.11 months ago
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Jenna
Age: 25-34
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes. If a lens has AFS, it will work on D5000
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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I just got this lens to use with my d90. When trying to use AF, it doesn't seen to stay focused.
10 months ago
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starflower
Dublin, Ohio
Location :
Dublin, Ohio
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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I would suggest using a tripod and manual focusing. If you are trying to do macro at close distances handheld then the focus point will be very difficult to maintain, if indeed it can find focus at all, usually resulting in the lens hunting for focus and thus images will be blurred.Has staff answer
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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Is it possible to use any tele converter with this Lens?
10 months ago
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Anonymous
Tanzania
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Tanzania
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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AF-I/AF-S Teleconverters TC-14E/TC-14EII/TC-17EII/TC-20E/ TC-20EII can be used (VR and AE functions are available. Autofocus operation is not possible). With the TC-20E/TC-20EII attached, minimum aperture is limited to within f/90.Has staff answer
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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Can you suggest an extension tube to use with this lens on a D700?
10 months ago
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Anonymous
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Please see page # 372 of the user's manual for the D700 for Auto Extension rings compatibility.Has staff answer
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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what is optimum aperture for AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
4 months ago
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Nikon Pro
Australia
Location :
Australia
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Professional photographer
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The optimum aperture settings will depend on the type of photography you’re taking.
Using a D3s with this lens, focusing at infinity, manual focus and setting, the aperture is 2.8. When not focusing infinity, say 1.5m, the aperture cannot be set as 2.8. Please help.
2 weeks, 4 days ago
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Anonymous
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Not a fixed aperture, F/4.8 at 1-1, this is common with macro lenses.
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
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AF-S 5 VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED and old Teleconverter
Because the Teleconvert are not 100% compatible with the lents, i ask ¿who old manual teleconverter work with my lent AF-S 5 VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
2 weeks, 3 days ago
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Anonymous
Argentina
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Argentina
Age: 55-65
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I would contact "Service and Support" above on Nikon site...Jun 30, 2012 by
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NikonD
Sedona, AZ, USA
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Sedona, AZ, USA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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TIPA Award For Best Professional Lens
The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) accolades for this superb Nikkor lens included; This lens is the first-ever Nikkor Micro model with an integrated optical stabilizer. This 105mm f/2.8 reaches a life-size reproduction ratio of 1:1 with an ambitious optical construction featuring 14 elements in 12 groups. It sports and ED lens and features new Nano Crystal Coating technology, which is designed to further minimize flare.
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