Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Review

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Reviews of the Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S from around the web.

ephotozine.com »

Following on from the recent review of the Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro lens, we have the Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro, this lens being in the rather more common area of 100mm macro lenses. The advantage of a slightly longer macro lens is well understood, although there is clearly room for both focal lengths, for different as well as overlapping purposes. The 105mm lens is from the S-Line range for Nikon Z cameras, the highest performing optics, so let's now couple it up with the Nikon Z 7 II 45MP body to see how its performance stacks up, particularly as we have the 50mm to compare it with directly.
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digitalcameraworld.com »

Nikon’s MC 105mm is something special. Sublime image quality for both general shooting and extreme close-ups is backed up by a super-fast and highly accurate autofocus system, along with highly effective optical VR (Vibration Reduction) that can work in tandem with the in-body stabilizers of Nikon’s full-frame Z-series cameras. Handling exotica includes a multi-function OLED display, a customizable Lens-function button and control ring, plus an autofocus range limiter, along with an electronically coupled focus ring that enables ultra-fine adjustments. Everything’s wrapped up in a tough, weather-sealed construction. Image quality, all-round performance and handling are simply sensational.
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