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

Summary

The Nikon 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR is a macro prime lens produced by Nikon Corporation. It is compatible with FX sized sensors as well as DX format.

AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED[1]
MakerNikon Corporation
Technical data
Focal length105mm
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8 - f/32
Close focus distance31.4 cm / 12.0 in.
Max. magnification1:1
Diaphragm blades9 (rounded)
Construction14 elements in 12 groups
Features
Short back focusNo No
Ultrasonic motorYes Yes
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Macro capableYes Yes
ApplicationMacro
Physical
Max. length4.5in / 116mm
Diameter3.3in / 83mm
Weight790g / 27.9 oz.
Filter diameter62 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodHB-38
CaseCL-1020
History
Introduction2006

Introduction edit

Nikon announced the lens on 21 February 2006, also making it the first macro lens to feature vibration reduction.[2]

Features edit

  • 105mm focal length (approximately equivalent to a 157.5mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
  • 1:1 image reproduction ratio
  • Vibration Reduction II technology
  • Compact silent wave autofocus motor with full-time manual override
  • Nikon F-lens mount
  • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm
  • Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element to reduce chromatic aberration
  • Nano crystal coated glass element to reduce internal lens reflections and lens flare
  • Super integrated coating (SIC) to reduce flare and ghosts.
  • Internal focusing (IF)[2]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED from Nikon
  2. ^ a b "AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED". Nikon Corporation. 2006-02-21. Retrieved 2011-04-09.