Nikon Nikkor AI 105mm f/2.5 Lens
The Nikon 105mm f/2.5 is a 105mm f/2.5 lens designed for Nikon F mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon Nikkor AI 105mm f/2.5 Lens
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Lens Overview — Nikon 105mm f/2.5
Key Features — Nikon 105mm f/2.5
105mm f/2.5 Prime: A classic telephoto focal length with a fast f/2.5 maximum aperture, well-suited to portrait work and subject isolation.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a full-frame image circle, making it usable on both full-frame and APS-C format bodies.
Nikon F Mount: Compatible with a wide range of Nikon DSLR bodies spanning decades of production, as well as mirrorless systems via adapter.
AI-Coupled Aperture: The AI indexing ring communicates aperture information to compatible Nikon bodies for accurate metering without modification.
Manual Focus Only: All-manual focus operation suits deliberate shooting styles and works well with bodies offering focus peaking or magnified live view.
52mm Filter Thread: A common and affordable filter size makes it easy to add UV, polarizing, or ND filters without specialized accessories.
Lens Specifications — Nikon 105mm f/2.5
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Portrait, Street, Creative Effects |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 105mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.5 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 52mm |
Description — Nikon 105mm f/2.5
The Nikon Nikkor AI 105mm f/2.5 is a manual focus, prime telephoto lens designed for the Nikon F mount and built to cover a full frame image circle. With a fixed focal length of 105mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.5, it offers a fast, medium-telephoto perspective well suited to controlled, deliberate photography. There is no autofocus or image stabilization — this is a pure manual experience, with Manual focus type as the only option.
The lens accepts 52mm screw-in filters, a practical and widely available size. At 435g, it is a solid but not cumbersome optic. Designed for DSLR camera systems, it brings together a classic focal length and a relatively fast aperture in a package that remains relevant on both film and digital Nikon F-mount bodies today.
Pros — Nikon 105mm f/2.5
- ✓Fast f/2.5 maximum aperture for a 105mm telephoto prime
- ✓Full frame coverage with Nikon F mount compatibility
- ✓Compact 52mm filter thread makes filtration simple and affordable
Cons — Nikon 105mm f/2.5
- ✗No autofocus — manual focus only, which may limit fast-action usability
- ✗No image stabilization, so slower shutter speeds at 105mm require careful technique
- ✗Minimum specs data available means buyers should research optical performance independently
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