Nikon Nikkor AI-S 105mm f/2.8 Micro Lens
The Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Micro is a 105mm f/2.8 lens designed for Nikon F mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon Nikkor AI-S 105mm f/2.8 Micro Lens
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Lens Overview — Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Micro
Key Features — Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Micro
105mm Macro Prime: A fixed 105mm focal length provides a comfortable working distance from small subjects, reducing the risk of disturbing or shadowing them during close-up shooting.
1:2 Maximum Magnification: Achieves half life-size reproduction natively, covering the most common macro needs for insects, flowers, and small objects.
f/2.8 Maximum Aperture: A wide maximum aperture for a dedicated macro lens, useful for subject separation and working in controlled studio or natural light conditions.
Nikon F Mount: Compatible with the full range of Nikon F-mount DSLRs and usable on mirrorless systems via an appropriate adapter.
Full-Frame Coverage: Designed to cover a 35mm full-frame image circle, ensuring no vignetting on Nikon's FX-format bodies.
AI-S Manual Focus Design: The smooth, precise manual focus ring gives the photographer deliberate control over focus placement, especially valuable at macro distances where depth of field is extremely shallow.
Lens Specifications — Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Micro
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Macro, Portrait, Product |
| Lens Type | Macro |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 105mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 52mm |
Description — Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Micro
The Nikon Nikkor AI-S 105mm f/2.8 Micro is a prime, manual focus lens designed for macro photography on full-frame Nikon F-mount cameras. With a focal length of 105mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, it offers a useful combination of reach and light-gathering ability for close-up work. The lens weighs 560g and accepts 52mm filters, keeping it practical for both studio and field use.
There is no image stabilization, so careful technique or a stable support is advised when shooting at close focus distances. As an AI-S design with manual focus only, it rewards photographers who prefer direct, hands-on control — a quality particularly valued in macro work where precise focus placement makes all the difference. Compatible with Nikon's wide ecosystem of F-mount DSLR bodies, this lens is a focused, no-frills tool for photographers serious about macro and detail imaging.
Pros — Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Micro
- ✓Wide maximum aperture of f/2.8 for a macro-type lens provides flexibility in controlled lighting situations
- ✓Full-frame coverage via Nikon F mount ensures compatibility across a broad range of F-mount DSLRs
- ✓Prime 105mm focal length delivers a single, consistent field of view well-suited to macro and detail photography
Cons — Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Micro
- ✗No autofocus — manual-only operation may be limiting for photographers used to modern AF workflows
- ✗No image stabilization, which can make handheld shooting at macro distances more challenging
- ✗At 560g, the lens has meaningful weight that may cause fatigue during extended handheld sessions
Videos — Nikon 105mm f/2.8 Micro
Nikon AF-S Micro 105mm f/2.8 G ED lens review with samples — Christopher Frost