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

Rating 4.7 45 reviews
Manufacturer: Nikon
price $1,069.00
TechRadar UK
18 years ago

Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro review

With a decent range of features on top of good optics and VR, the Nikkor is worth every penny
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The Digital Picture
18 years ago

Nikon 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro Lens

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Pop Photo
17 years ago

Lens Test: Nikon 105mm f/2.8G VR AF-S

One of the most useful and praised lenses in Nikon history, the 105mm f/2.8 manual focus Micro-Nikkor of 1984 sired a line of high-speed close-up/portrait lenses, each growing in capability, size, and weight-up to this new 105mm f/2.8 ($830, street).
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photodo
15 years ago

REVIEW: Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G ED IF VR Micro Lens

This Micro lens from Nikon, was the first of it's kind to include vibration reduction when it was introduced. It sports a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, a silent wave focusing motor, which allows full time manual focus override and Nikon's Nano Crystal anti-reflective lens coatings.
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PhotoRadar
14 years ago

Nikon caters particularly well for macro photographers, with 40mm, 60mm, 85mm and 200mm options in addition to this 105mm lens. An update to the popular Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro optic, the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED adds a host of improvements, chief of which being Nikon's...
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slrgear.com
13 years ago

Nikon 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Micro Nikkor review by whmitty

I was using a Nikon D7000 when I first got the lens and could not have been more satisfied with the images it produced. I now own a Nikon D600 and the lens continues to produce simply indescribably beautiful images.
Pros:
  • Stunningly sharp
  • AF and VRII actually works well doing 1:1 macro imaging
Cons:
  • A tad heavy
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ePHOTOzine
12 years ago

Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G ED VR Micro Lens

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the close focusing Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR Micro Lens.
Pros:
  • Excellent sharpness in the centre from maximum aperture
  • Outstanding sharpness when stopped down
  • Good build quality
  • Effective VR system
  • Low CA and distortion
Cons:
  • Effectiveness of the VR system diminishes at close distances
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LensTip.com
10 years ago

It is a good lens to have if your a macro lover. It produces beautiful bokeh and can be use instead of an 85 prime but with an apreture of F/2.8-3.2. They are plenty of Macro lens on the market and I would recommend them over this high price Nikon lens.
Pros:
  • Build Quality: This lens got all the bell and whistles
  • Focus limiter/VR/Macro of course.AM/M switch with Nano
  • Image quality :is very good but that is the case with all macro lenses made.
Cons:
  • Heavy Autofocus is slow but shouldn't be a problem for Macro work
  • Price is on the high side while they are plenty of better an other options for better value VR isn't usful for most Macro work unless you are shooting close up of flowers and objects of that size where you don't need to be super...
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Roberts Camera
8 years ago

Provides continuous focusing from infinity to life-size (1:1), offering extra working distance in demanding conditions
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Digitalcamera HQ
4 years ago

Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G Macro VR F2.8 G - BRAND NEW review

A powerhouse of features, this lens from Nikon is incorporated with a great set of exceptional features. The design offers an appealing look, plus 105mm focal length is useful in creating excellent videos of the subject. Similarly, the internal focus assists in fast and accurate autofocusing.
Pros:
  • Comes with a 5-year warranty, Flare reduction by nano-crystal coating, Embodies a great design with an appealing look, Equipped with internal-focus to allow fast performance, Constructed from high-end materials to increase durability
Cons:
  • No zoomable capability, Lacks image stabilization, Relatively bulky
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