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.

Thanks to the addition of Vibration Reduction (VR) technology this is a big lens by conventional 100mm macro standards, and it is also heavier and more expensive than the norm.

Packed full of features

Dubious use of VR technology

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...

This is a fantastic little mini short-range telescope, basically. Others complain of focus "breathing" which makes them have to recompose the shot. Seems moving the tripod slightly isn't that big of a deal. That's what composing my shot is a lot of doing anyway.

Fast / accurate auto-focus; Nice Bokeh; Strong Construction

Focus "breathing&quot

I have been taking Macro images and so far very pleased with results. Color and sharpness is very apparent with my Macro images and Portraits.

Very sharp nice color and contrast

Price is little high,but it is a worth every penny

This lens is perfect. I have taken the best close-up pics I have ever taken using it. Super quiet auto-focus, great vibration control, and overall the best macro lens I have ever seen. A must buy for anyone into macro photography

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Nice Bokeh; Strong Construction

Heavy

I do alot of macro photography and this lens paired with the D850 is killer. I use 4 monitors and I can stretch the image over the 4 with out losing any detail. I'm stretching it out over 8ft. of monitors.

Well, not to be confrontational or anything, but the guy who said this is inferior to the Tamron 90 is on crack, NO off-brand lens can compare to a mid-to-high-range Nkon or Canon lens. This lens is far sharper than any third-party lens.

With a decent range of features on top of good optics and VR, the Nikkor is worth every penny

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the close focusing Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR Micro Lens.

Excellent sharpness in the centre from maximum aperture; Outstanding sharpness when stopped down; Good build quality; Effective VR system; Low CA and distortion

Effectiveness of the VR system diminishes at close distances