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

price: too low!

SKU: 2160I

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Product Description

The AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF Lens is the world's first macro lens equipped with SWM (Silent Wave Motor) and VR (Vibration Reduction) systems. The VRII function minimizes camera shake by offering the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 stops faster. The SWM enables fast and quiet autofocusing, and quick switching between autofocus and manual operation. The IF design provides a constant lens length and eliminates rotation of the front lens element, facilitating the use of circular polarizing filters and the Nikon Close-up. The Nano Crystal Coat ensures superior optical performance by virtually eliminating internal lens element reflections.Closest focusing distance -0.314m (1 ft.)Focus-limit switchMacro focusingM/A and Manual Focus ModesIncludes CL-1020 Lens Pouch, LC-62mm snap-on front lens cap, LF-1 rear lens capUnit Dimensions(from the camera's lens mounting flange) -83 x 116mmWeight (approx.) -790g

Product Specification

Binding:: Electronics
Brand:: Nikon
EAN:: 0018208021604
Feature:: Aperture - f/9
Shutter Speed - 1/100 second
Picture angle - 23°20' (5°20' with Nikon DX digital cameras)
9 rounded diaphragm blades
Minimum f/stop - 32
Label:: Nikon
Manufacturer:: Nikon
MaximumFocalLength:: 105 millimeters
MinimumFocalLength:: 105 millimeters
Model:: 2160I
ProductGroup:: Photography
Publisher:: Nikon
ReleaseDate:: 2006-04-25
Studio:: Nikon
Title:: Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro Nikkor Lens
UPC:: 018208021604
MPN:: 2160

Customer Reviews

Finest lens for Portraits and Close-ups

I have had this lens for over 2 months. I love this lens as it is the sharpest Macro lens. If you are shooting flowers or Portraits this is the best lens.Subhash...

10/24/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Nikon's Best Medium Telephoto Macro Lens Gets Better

I have read glowing reviews of this lens in Popular Photography and posted online at various internet websites. Nikon has truly crafted a splendid update of a fine medium telephoto macro lens, offering features found on more expensive telephoto lenses such as IF (Internal Focusing) and SWM (Silent Wave Motor). Lens contrast has improved immensely with the new Nano Crystal Coat multicoating, virtually eliminating flare at all apertures from internal lens element reflections, especially wide open...

9/6/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Serious Flower Power

Pros:Excellent image quality, excellent build, excellent VR implementationCons:pricey, shortens focal length when focusing close, max aperture goes down to f/4.8 at closest focusing distanceImpressively, the Nikon 105/2.8 VR shows center and corner sharpness through the entire aperture range. The sweet spot is said to be between f/5.6 to f/11, but inspecting 100% crops did not reveal much loss of sharpness at the larger apertures. This probably has a good deal to do with the ED glass element and...

5/31/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Still catching up to the Tamron 90

Here we have what appears to be a made-in-heaven lens from Nikon combining thier excellent 105 2.8 with 9 blades for better bokeh (out of focus rendering) and (gulp!) VR!!!Well, let's cut to the chase. Is this lens worth the money? It depends. If you absolutely had your heart set on a Nikon 105 2.8 Micro, then this lens makes sense. The bokeh IS better than the older 7 bladed version. And it also has the VR which will be of aid when doing normal non-macro work. There's no denying that VR works great...

5/14/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Excellent lens and great value too.

Ok, I have had this lens a couple of months now.What at first seemed like a very good lens is now one I considerexceptional.In fact it is now my favorite for several reasons.First of all this lens consistently producesbeautiful, even toned and complimentory Bokeh to my images.Bokeh is that term used to describe the elements of a photograph that are out of focus.This lens has an extremely short depth of field and performs best on close subjects after f/5.6.My observation of the VR function is this...

3/28/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews