Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Review
Main Rivals
Listed below are some of the rivals of the Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S.
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
The Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM joins the similar RF 35mm F1.8 Macro as an affordable prime lens for the EOS R mirrorless camera system. As well as being ideal for portraiture, the new RF 85mm also doubles up as a 1:2 magnification macro lens, and it very usefully offers up to 8 stops of image stabilisation when paired with the EOS R5 or R6 cameras. Read our Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro review now to find out if this is a must-buy lens for EOS R owners...
Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro
The Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro is a new dedicated 1:1 macro prime lens for Fuji's X-series compact system cameras. Offering an effective focal range of 122mm in 35mm terms, the Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro also features built-in optical image stabilisation and a 9-bladed aperture. Read our Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro review with full-size sample images now...
Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO
The Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO is a mirrorless macro lens with a difference - it offers true 2:1 magnification without the need for reversing rings or extension tubes. We tested out the Nikon Z version of the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra Macro APO to find out just what this unique lens is capable of...
Laowa 105mm f/2 (T3.2) STF
The Laowa 105mm f/2 (T3.2) STF is a mid-telephoto prime lens for 35mm full-frame DSLR cameras, with an apodization element for enhanced smoothness and bokeh. Read our expert Laowa 105mm f/2 STF review to find out if it can really deliver extra-special portraits...
Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro
The Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro is the only lens in the world to offer 2:1 life size reproduction, yet it only costs £369. Is there a catch? Read our in-depth Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro review to find out...
Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO Art
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO Art is a brand new telephoto macro lens for the Sony E-mount and L-mount full-frame mirrorless camera systems. Can it beat its main rival, the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS? Find out now by reading our in-depth Sigma 105mm F2.8 Macro review, complete with full-size sample photos.
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS
The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS is a brand new short telephoto prime lens for Sony Alpha full-frame compact system cameras. Read our Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 STF GM OSS review to find out if this new portrait lens is a must-buy...
Voigtlander 110mm F2.5 Macro APO Lanthar
The Voigtlander 110mm F2.5 Macro APO Lanthar is a true 1:1 macro lens for Sony's 35mm full-frame E-mount camera system. The manual-focus Voigtlander 110mm F2.5 also features 10 aperture blades for better bokeh, superlative build quality, an aperture ring and a 35cm / 13.7" minimum focus distance. Read our Voigtlander 110mm F2.5 Macro APO Lanthar review now...