Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8 G ED VR Micro : Specifications and Opinions

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

The Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8 G ED VR Micro is a macro lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2006 to 2021 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it has image stabilization. The average price was 989 €;

158 users have given it an average vote of 9.7 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Nikon.

Specifications
Focal lenght	105 mm
Angle of view	23.3°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/2.8
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	14 elements in 12 groups
Min. focus distance	0.31 meters
Reproduction ratio	1.00x
Features
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	Yes
Filters	62 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	720 g
Dimensions	83 x 116 mm
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Brunobruce

sent on 24 Novembre 2025

Pros: Best for macro AF

Cons: Weight and size at the limit

Opinion: I have used for a long time lighter and more compact macro lenses such as 60 AFD and 85 DX even on D800/850, lenses that however pay a price in terms of performance to this "beast". In reality it still handles well and is very balanced on D850, I would say that weight and bulk are at the limit for intensive use freehand but do not exceed this limit. The files are of absolute quality in terms of sharpness, blur and colors, even VR and AF work really well. I use it exclusively handheld and I think it's the best AF around, for manual focus from tripods there would be a separate chapter to do (100/2 Zeiss Makro, 150 Irix etc)

Rb74

sent on 24 Agosto 2019

Pros: Sharpness, VR and performance.

Cons: Heavy and heavy. Clumsy.

Opinion: From the macro point of point, it excels and there is little to say. Having the VR (in the easel macro the VR is on Off as far as I'm concerned), you would expect to use it in other situations as well (although being less specialized for them). On this you have a big, heavy and clumsy lens. Compared, for example, to the micro 105 AFD in this sense there is no comparison (the current will also be a better performing hair - had both - , but in terms of weight and size we are really on two different planets). So I'd think hard about what I'd like to use it and what logistics I'd be moving with.

Claudiolm

sent on 02 Aprile 2019

Pros: Sharpness... Exceptional

Cons: For now nothing.. Maybe the footprint

Opinion: FIRST macro experience... I was "Basito" for the sharpness.. I took it to amaze myself and use it with Z7. I only did 2 sessions, and I was thrilled... Used with a monopod on the adaptor ring of Z7 it scales very well and you can "commute" to the focus.. Keep in mind that at Diaphragms also closed the depth of field at 30-50 cm is a few millimeters (see table). In the first two sessions a good percentage of shots were (for me) exceptional (something I put so NIkon club) CLAUDIO-LM

Henry62

sent on 22 Febbraio 2018

Pros: Definition, helicoid for manual focusing in macro, color rendering and excellent balance with machine bodies of the D8xx and D5xx series

Cons: Nothing special

Opinion: I state that I have in the kit all 105 Micro with manual focus and AF starting from the legendary 105/4, so I appreciate the macro capabilities of this lens that is the direct heir of a lucky model became the "micro" par excellence of Nikon .rnThe VR version adds the stabilization that can be of some use in macro, although quite limited, while it is certainly irreplaceable in normal use, especially with pixel-rich sensors.rnA years later it is still able to surprise me with the richness of the detail and color rendering, especially on important parts of the macro world as the composite eyes of insects.rnIt 'incredible satisfaction that can give, especially in the usual use for me freehand.rnrnQui I collected some shots made with this exceptional lens : rnrnhttps: //www.flickr.com/photos/henry62/albums/72157663955540877rn

user9483

sent on 20 Febbraio 2017

Pros: Sharpness, stabilizer, quality construction

Cons: AF a little slow, but I do not know whether to call a minus, the end is a macro! so it is not essential.

Opinion: It purchased about two years ago, replacing the equally good Tamron 180mm f / 3.5. The presence of the stabilizer is already perceived as a good assistant in critical cases, I often find myself in very uncomfortable conditions where to place the tripod. It found an excellent sharpness, and so true that I use for portraits because it is too incisive sull'incarnato, better to use other lenses. Robust and well built, it is felt immediately as soon as you have in your hands. I use both FF reflex that APS-C, with the latter we really enjoy it a lot because I get a focal length of 157,5mm f / 2.8. The AF is not instantaneous, but those who seek this in a macro lens probably has no clear idea. Almost always focheggio hand, so it is by no means essential, at least for me.

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