
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS
Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR
- Focal length
- 105 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 720 g
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 31 cm
- Length
- 116 mm
At a Glance
As a full-frame macro lens for Nikon F, this 105 mm reaches a magnification of 1:1 with a minimum focus distance of 31 cm. The maximum aperture is f/2.8, and an optical stabilizer is built in. The telephoto focal length keeps some distance from the subject. Besides macro and product work, it also suits portraits.
Good for
- Macro
- Product
- Portraits
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 105 mm
- Max. focal length
- 105 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/32
- Elements
- 14
- Groups
- 12
- Weight
- 720 g (1.59 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 31 cm (12.2 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:1 (1Γ)
- Length
- 116 mm (4.57 in)
- Diameter
- 83 mm (3.27 in)
- Released
- March 2006
Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR fit?
The Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 158 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR | Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f/2.8 Macro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm | 100 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 720 g | 460 g | 725 g | 490 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 58 mm | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 31 cm | 31 cm | 31.2 cm | 30 cm |
| Length | 116 mm | 98 mm | 126.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | no | yes | no |
Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR have image stabilization?
Yes, the Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR weigh?
The Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR weighs 720 g. It is 116 mm long with a diameter of 83 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR use?
The Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR takes 62 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR is 31 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 158 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro
105mm Β· f/2.8
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
105mm Β· f/2.8
Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f/2.8 Macro
100mm Β· f/2.8
Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro
100mm Β· f/2.8
Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2D DC
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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II
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Samyang / Rokinon 100mm F2.8 Macro
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TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X
100mm Β· f/2.8
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