Nikon AF-S 105mm f2.8G IF ED VR Micro

Nikon’s most sophisticated Micro

Current Nikon Micro lenses that give 1.0x magnification include 40mm and 85mm lenses for DX (APS-C) cameras, and 60mm and 105mm lenses in the FX (full-frame) camp. This 105mm lens is the pick of the crop, with the best handling and build quality, plus the most comfortable working distance. Upmarket features include an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) element, Nano Crystal coating, fast ring-type ultrasonic autofocus and a weather-sealed mounting plate. There’s an autofocus range limiter switch but it’s useless for close-up shooting, as it can only lock out the short end of the range. Performance Nikon’s standard VR system is effective for general shooting, similar to that of the Sigma and Sony lenses, but lags behind the close-up performance of the hybrid stabilisers in the Canon and Tamron. Image quality is…

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