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AF-S Micro Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR

AF-S Micro Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR


A versatile medium telephoto lens for close-ups, portraits, candids. This lens focuses down to life size (1:1) and has built-in vibration reduction and is thus ideal for handheld shooting also in low light.

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Product Number: 2160
Lens Category: Macro, Short Tele
Purchase Link: Buy Now at B&H Photo!
GENERAL:  
List Price (USA): $985
In Production: Yes
Year Launched: 2006
OPTICS:  
Format: FX (Full-Frame)
Optical Construction: 14 elements in 12 groups
Min. Focusing Distance (cm): 31.4
Max. Magnification (x): 1.0
Reproduction Ratio: 1:1
Coating Type: Nano Crystal
Special Optical Elements: Extra-Low Dispersion Element(s) (ED)
Field of View (deg): 23.3
DX Field of View (deg): 15
APERTURE:  
Max. Aperture: F2.8
Min. Aperture: F32
Number of Aperture Blades: 9
Rounded Aperture Blades: No
Aperture Ring: No
FOCUSING:  
Focus Type: AF-S (Silent wave motor)
Focusing Modes: AF, M/A, M
Full-Time AF Override: Yes
Internal Focusing: Yes
Distance Scale: Yes
Macro: Yes
FEATURES:  
Stabilization: Yes
Weather Sealing: No
Tripod Collar: No
DIMENSIONS:  
Filter Size (mm): 62
Max. Barrel Diameter (mm): 83
Collapsed Length (mm): 116
Weight (g): 720
ACCESSORIES:  
Hood: HB-38
Case: CL-1020
In the Box: Hood, Soft Case
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4 Reviews

Love this lens!  Nice, sharp images, easy to handle, and stunning results.  I also have the 85 mm Micro but I prefer this one for shooting distance.