Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S

Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S

Focal length: 105 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Weight: 630 g
Filter diameter: 62 mm
Min. focus distance: 29 cm
Length: 140 mm

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At a Glance

This 105 mm macro lens for Nikon Z full frame reaches a life-size magnification of 1:1 at a minimum focus distance of 29 cm. It has an f/2.8 aperture, an optical stabilizer, a focus range limiter and weather sealing. It suits macro work, product photography and portraits.

Good for

Macro
Product
Portraits

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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: 16
Groups: 11
Weight: 630 g (1.39 lb)
Filter diameter: 62 mm
Min. focus distance: 29 cm (11.42 in)
Max. magnification: 1:1 (1×)
Length: 140 mm (5.51 in)
Diameter: 85 mm (3.35 in)
Announced: June 2021

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S fit?

The Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 158 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon Z cameras

Full frame:: Nikon Z5IIC,Nikon ZR,Nikon Z5II,Nikon Z6III,Nikon Z8,Nikon Zf,Nikon Z9,Nikon Z5,Nikon Z6II,Nikon Z7II,Nikon Z6,Nikon Z7
APS-C:: Nikon Z50II,Nikon Z30,Nikon Z fc,Nikon Z50

Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.

Lens	Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S	Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II	TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X	Venus Laowa 100mm F2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
Focal length	105 mm	100 mm	100 mm	100 mm
Max. aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8	f/2.8	f/2.8
Weight	630 g	390 g	748 g	650 g
Filter diameter	62 mm	52 mm	67 mm	67 mm
Min. focus distance	29 cm	90 cm	25 cm	24.7 cm
Length	140 mm	115 mm	150 mm	155 mm
Autofocus	yes	no	no	no
Image stabilization	yes	no	no	no

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Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S: FAQ

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S has autofocus.

Does the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S weigh?

The Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S weighs 630 g. It is 140 mm long with a diameter of 85 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S use?

The Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S is 29 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 158 mm in full-frame terms.