Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S | Professional macro prime lens for Z series mirrorless cameras

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021

This lens is superb quality, takes super sharp photos, nice looking bokeh, its a great little thing to have. The build quality and edge to edge sharpness are superb. Its everything you would expect from a Nikkor S lens, and then a little extra.

I have some issues with the auto focus, I tried point focusing, but even on a relatively large object in the foreground more often than not it jumps around a bit then goes off to infinity never to return, even when I limit it with the switch. but I have focusing issues with many of my lenses, so maybe its me and not the lens. I must have ADHD, I just can't seem to focus!. Other than that one problem, which is most likely my fault, this lens is amazing to use, and I would recommend it to anyone that want's to try macro photography. Although it can absolutely be used for other things than macro, unless you have an interest in macro I would recommend a different lens. If you're all about macro, or at least want to try it and also have a nice 105MM 1:1 portrait lens, this is the way to go. If you have no interest in macro, I suggest you find a different 105 prime for your portraits etc.

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TOMMY

ITS AMAZING !!

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023

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I’ve been in photography over 50 years so nothing really impresses me as much as this lens - it’s really amazing; the colors, sharpness and macro are stunning. Tomorrow I’ll try it with a new polarizer - I can hardly wait !

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Andrew Kunkel

My new favorite lens

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2023

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I usually photograph birds and have the Z 100-400mm zoom which is great for that. This lens however is more fun. The macro functionality is great and it is a great portrait lens for when I shoot my wife while she is performing (a musician). If I happen to be out without my zoom lens I can can some decent shots of birds with this if I set my Z9 to DX cropping so that I get the 1.5 increase in focal length. I am not shooting birds for print so I don't mind the loss of pixels. It is also very light so it does not weight me down as much as the zoom while carrying it around for long hikes. I am considering purchasing the 2x adapter for getting even closer to the birds with this lens and I would still have f/5.6.

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AmazonRick

Sharp!

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024

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I like this one a lot. It’s very sharp and extremely useful. I’d buy it again.

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Gads

Unmatched Versatility

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2023

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I've spent a few weeks now with this lens on my Z8 and wow, it really is incredible. Macro, Portrait, Landscape...this lens does it all and with incredible detail and clarity. Although I mostly do wildlife with longer telephoto lenses, but this is so good that it will probably get just as much use. You won't be disappointed!

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Skexzies

Excellent new lens design for Mirrorless cameras.

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024

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New Z 105 replaces my older F-Mount lens. I know this is mass produced in China, but wow...it is a significant improvement over my older Japanese built F-Mount. The image stabilization is a huge part of it. Clarity, Focus Speed, Image Quality...sorry F-Mount...the new Z-Lens is simply better. I wish Nikon had released a new Z-Mount 200mm macro, because this suffers from the same "closeness" issues as previous 105-Macros. But is also does great at other things like portrait photography, etc. So until then, buy this.

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cs

Impressive

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023

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I've wanted a macro lens for the Z-series for a couple of years. This is the one! After a few test shots, I'm hooked. Can't wait to take it out on the road.

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JoePhoto

Superb sharpness and surprisingly light weight.

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2022

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I use this lens for product photography. I don't think I've ever used a sharper lens. Contrast and clarity are second to none. The VR combined with the IBIS and light weight make it remarkably hand holdable even at lower shutter speeds if you're in a pinch without a tripod. I would say it's probably a bit too sharp for a full time portrait lens, however the soft & swirly bokeh character is very beautiful. As with any macro lens, you do get a lot of focus breathing, so you have to compensate for that when focus stacking or doing video work. Bonus - it works well with the Meike extension tubes if you want to surpass 1:1 magnification.

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Sarah

Lives up to its promises

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2023

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I bought a Z mount platform specifically for the S line lenses, and yet again, this doesn't disappoint. I bought this because I found I've been trying to do more "macro" style photography with my regular zoom lenses, which doesn't really work very well. As such, this is my first macro lens. Well, this delivers.

My one and only complaint isn't really about the lens itself, it's more about Nikon's website/documentation about the lens. Yes, it technically has a max aperture of f2.8, but that's only achievable when focusing further than about 1.7 meters away. If you get closer than that (which you need to for macro photography), it starts incrementally stopping down. At closest focus, it's maximum aperture is f4.5. After I thought about it for a bit, I realized that's just how it has to be due to how the aperture ratio works, so it makes sense and I'm not upset by it. F2.8 at closest focus would be absolutely ginormous and it would make the lens huge. I just wish the documentation said something about that. Maybe it does and I missed it, but in case it doesn't or in case you missed it too, now you know. (I also have to assume most other macro lenses do something similar, in the same way a lot of zoom lenses have variable max apertures, but I don't have the experience with macro lenses to know.)

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Mastifflawyer

I really like this lens!

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2022

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I haven't done Macro since the 70s. Back then we used bellows to get close. Times sure have changed. This lens is the best. You can read a million reviews on google, and watch tons of videos on youtube, but until you try it for yourself you will not appreciate it. These three pictures I took on the first two days I had the lens. There is much to learn, but when you can get photos like these right away the possibilities are endless. In most reviews the complaints suggest slow focusing. Well, if you are in a hurry you shouldn't be doing Macro. I don't find it annoying in the least. I have done a few portrait and landscape photos just to try it and find it to be excellent. The edge to edge clarity is impressive. I had been waiting to buy one, and when the $100.00 off sale hit I couldn't resist. Perfect timing as well as the bugs are really out now.

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