Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Review

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Specifications

10Type

Nikon Z mount

Format

FX/35 mm

Focal length

105 mm

Maximum aperture

f/2.8

Minimum aperture

f/32

Lens construction

16 elements in 11 groups (including 3 ED elements, 1 aspherical element, elements with Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)

Angle of view

FX format: 23° 10', DX format: 15° 20'

Focusing system

Internal focusing system

Minimum focus distance

0.29 m (0.96 ft) from focal plane

Maximum reproduction ratio

1x

Vibration reduction

Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)

No. of diaphragm blades

9 (rounded diaphragm opening)

Aperture range

At a focus distance of infinity: f/2.8 to 32, At a focus distance of 0.29 m (0.96 ft): f/4.5 to 51

Coating

Nano Crystal Coat, Fluorine coat, ARNEO coat

Filter attachment size

62 mm (P = 0.75 mm)

Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)

Approx. 85 mm/3.4 in. maximum diameter x 140 mm/5.6 in. (distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange)

Weight

Approx. 630 g (1 lb 6.3 oz )

Autofocus

Yes

Internal focusing

Yes

Focusing

Auto, Manual

Focus limit switch

Two positions: FULL (∞ to 0.29 m) and 0.5 m to 0.29 m

Supplied accessories

LC-62B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HB-99 Lens Hood, CL-C2 Lens Case

¹ When used together with Nikon Z cameras released in October 2020 or later.
² The lens is not guaranteed to be dust- and drip-resistant in all situations and under all conditions.