Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens
Lightweight, nimble, and fast, the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is the sleekest f/2.8 zoom for FX-format cameras Nikon has ever produced. Covering a wide-angle to portrait-length range and featuring a bright design that excels in low-light and for controlling depth of field, this lens is all about versatility in a compact package. Optics Covering a wide-angle to the portrait-length range, this lens is ideal for a variety of shooting situations, including landscape, street, portraiture, documentary, and travel applications. Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in available lighting conditions and offers increased control over depth of field for working with selective focus effects. Autofocus Stepping motor maintains quick and quiet autofocus performance that's ideal for both photo and video needs. Minimum focusing distance of 7.5" benefits working with close-up subjects. Focus breathing has been suppressed to benefit video use and maintain a consistent field of view when changing focus. Physical Design Impressively compact and lightweight design for an f/2.8 standard zoom, this lens measures just 4.8" long when retracted and weighs 30% less than the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens. Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation. Dust- and moisture-resistant lens barrel benefits the lens' use in inclement conditions.
Lightweight, nimble, and fast, the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is the sleekest f/2.8 zoom for FX-format cameras Nikon has ever produced. Covering a wide-angle to portrait-length range and featuring a bright design that excels in low-light and for controlling depth of field, this lens is all about versatility in a compact package. Optics Covering a wide-angle to the portrait-length range, this lens is ideal for a variety of shooting situations, including landscape, street, portraiture, documentary, and travel applications. Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in available lighting conditions and offers increased control over depth of field for working with selective focus effects. Autofocus Stepping motor maintains quick and quiet autofocus performance that's ideal for both photo and video needs. Minimum focusing distance of 7.5" benefits working with close-up subjects. Focus breathing has been suppressed to benefit video use and maintain a consistent field of view when changing focus. Physical Design Impressively compact and lightweight design for an f/2.8 standard zoom, this lens measures just 4.8" long when retracted and weighs 30% less than the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens. Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation. Dust- and moisture-resistant lens barrel benefits the lens' use in inclement conditions.
Lightweight, nimble, and fast, the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is the sleekest f/2.8 zoom for FX-format cameras Nikon has ever produced. Covering a wide-angle to portrait-length range and featuring a bright design that excels in low-light and for controlling depth of field, this lens is all about versatility in a compact package. Optics Covering a wide-angle to the portrait-length range, this lens is ideal for a variety of shooting situations, including landscape, street, portraiture, documentary, and travel applications. Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in available lighting conditions and offers increased control over depth of field for working with selective focus effects. Autofocus Stepping motor maintains quick and quiet autofocus performance that's ideal for both photo and video needs. Minimum focusing distance of 7.5" benefits working with close-up subjects. Focus breathing has been suppressed to benefit video use and maintain a consistent field of view when changing focus. Physical Design Impressively compact and lightweight design for an f/2.8 standard zoom, this lens measures just 4.8" long when retracted and weighs 30% less than the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens. Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation. Dust- and moisture-resistant lens barrel benefits the lens' use in inclement conditions.
Lightweight, nimble, and fast, the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is the sleekest f/2.8 zoom for FX-format cameras Nikon has ever produced. Covering a wide-angle to portrait-length range and featuring a bright design that excels in low-light and for controlling depth of field, this lens is all about versatility in a compact package. Optics Covering a wide-angle to the portrait-length range, this lens is ideal for a variety of shooting situations, including landscape, street, portraiture, documentary, and travel applications. Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in available lighting conditions and offers increased control over depth of field for working with selective focus effects. Autofocus Stepping motor maintains quick and quiet autofocus performance that's ideal for both photo and video needs. Minimum focusing distance of 7.5" benefits working with close-up subjects. Focus breathing has been suppressed to benefit video use and maintain a consistent field of view when changing focus. Physical Design Impressively compact and lightweight design for an f/2.8 standard zoom, this lens measures just 4.8" long when retracted and weighs 30% less than the NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens. Programmable Control Ring is, by default, set to adjust manual focus but can also be used to control aperture or exposure compensation. Dust- and moisture-resistant lens barrel benefits the lens' use in inclement conditions.
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens
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The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm Macro Lens is an exceptional lens that delivers stunningly sharp images with unparalleled versatility. Whether you are into macro, portrait, or general photography, this lens is a must-have.The lens's macro capabilities are truly remarkable, allowing you to capture intricate details and textures of even the smallest subjects with breathtaking clarity. The lens's 1:1 magnification ratio enables you to get up close and personal with your subject, bringing out the details that you might have otherwise missed.In addition to its macro capabilities, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm Macro Lens is also an excellent choice for portrait photography. With its wide maximum aperture of f/2.8, you can create beautiful, creamy bokeh that isolates your subject from ... MoreThe NIKKOR Z MC 105mm Macro Lens is an exceptional lens that delivers stunningly sharp images with unparalleled versatility. Whether you are into macro, portrait, or general photography, this lens is a must-have.The lens's macro capabilities are truly remarkable, allowing you to capture intricate details and textures of even the smallest subjects with breathtaking clarity. The lens's 1:1 magnification ratio enables you to get up close and personal with your subject, bringing out the details that you might have otherwise missed.In addition to its macro capabilities, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm Macro Lens is also an excellent choice for portrait photography. With its wide maximum aperture of f/2.8, you can create beautiful, creamy bokeh that isolates your subject from the background, making them stand out in the image. The lens's 105mm focal length is also ideal for portrait photography, providing a flattering perspective that makes your subject look their best.Even for general photography, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm Macro Lens is a fantastic option. Its versatile focal length allows you to capture a wide range of scenes and subjects with ease, from landscapes to architecture to street photography.In conclusion, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm Macro Lens is an exceptional lens that delivers exceptional sharpness and versatility. Whether you are an experienced photographer or just starting, this lens is a fantastic investment that will provide you with years of outstanding performance and breathtaking images.
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For a lot folks, its going to come down to do I buy the Z 105MC or the Z 50MC. My review will compare the two choices.The Z 50MC is an excellent lens. You will not find anything optically wrong with it. Excellent sharpness in the center and corners, and overall great character. No issues with CA, distortion, vignetting, etc. It is everything you have come to expect with Z lenses optically. The downsides are the build quality feels cheap, the AF is slow, and there is a ton of focus breathing. The focus ring does not feel confident, mostly due to the friction having an unrefined feel to it. The markings on the lens are not well placed and do not communicate well to the user. IMO, I like the unique macro perspective given by the 50mm focal length, but that is up to ... MoreFor a lot folks, its going to come down to do I buy the Z 105MC or the Z 50MC. My review will compare the two choices.The Z 50MC is an excellent lens. You will not find anything optically wrong with it. Excellent sharpness in the center and corners, and overall great character. No issues with CA, distortion, vignetting, etc. It is everything you have come to expect with Z lenses optically. The downsides are the build quality feels cheap, the AF is slow, and there is a ton of focus breathing. The focus ring does not feel confident, mostly due to the friction having an unrefined feel to it. The markings on the lens are not well placed and do not communicate well to the user. IMO, I like the unique macro perspective given by the 50mm focal length, but that is up to the individual. This lens is sharp enough that even in APS-C mode there is plenty of resolving power at an effective 75mm and allows for a little more distance to target. This lens is less than half the length and weight of the Z 105MC, which makes it a far better hiking and travel lens. The non-macro secondary usage is also excellent. 50mm is always a useful focal length, and f2.8 provides decent bokeh for impromptu portraiture. No VR in lens, but IBIS is more than up to the task at 50mm or 75mm.The Z 105MC is an excellent lens. You will not find anything optically wrong with it. Excellent sharpness in the center and corners, and overall great character. No issues with CA, distortion, vignetting, etc. It is everything you have come to expect with Z lenses optically. The downsides are the much larger size and weight, the AF is slow, and there is a ton of focus breathing. The focus ring feels confident, mostly due to the friction having an highly refined feel to it. The markings on the lens, the OLED, communicate well to the user. However, there is no option to keep the display on, which is quite annoying when trying to fine tune your macro shots. IMO, the 105mm focal length for macro is well-travelled and somewhat boring, but that is up to the individual. This lens is sharp enough that even in APS-C mode there is plenty of resolving power at an effective 157.5mm and allows for a little more distance to target. This lens is more than double the length and weight of the Z 50MC, which makes it a far less likely for me to bring hiking or for a travel lens. The non-macro secondary usage is also excellent. However, 105mm is not always a useful focal length, though f2.8 provides decent bokeh for impromptu short tele niche portraiture. This lens does have VR, which combines with IBIS to again be enough whether at 105mm or 157.5mm.So, which one do you pick? I ended up with both, though not necessarily on purpose. I had planned on only getting the Z 105MC, but a trip came up where I needed a macro lens and only the Z 50MC was available at that moment. The Z 105MC suddenly and surprisingly became available at Best Buy after many months of no stock anywhere, and I pulled the trigger despite already having the Z 50MC in hand. Having both while still being within their return periods has given me the time to fully and fairly evaluate both of them without having a dog in the race if you will.In few words, the Z 105MC feels like a higher quality lens. The build quality is a lot better, especially the focus ring. Huge difference on the focus ring, huge. The Z 50MC is much smaller and lighter, while still delivering excellent optical performance. Both of them have terrible focus breathing, which is a problem for focus stacking. One of the main advantages of having an AF macro lens is the ability to easily perform focus stacking. I have done many focus stacking tests on each of them now. IMO, focus stacking is pretty much a no-go with either of these lenses. Too many artifacts/odd renders to manually correct, especially in the corners of the frame. Its just not worth the trouble. If focus stacking matters to you, neither of these lenses are a good choice. You are better off using the Z 24-70 f4 and its 0.30x max reproduction ratio with extension tubes for focus stacking, though the new Z 24-120 f4 with its 0.39x max reproduction ratio might become the new best choice for Z focus stacking.If you want a lens that is easy to bring with you, has excellent optical quality, and a useful secondary role, the Z 50MC is the better choice. It is less than half the size and weight, offers a more interesting perspective, IMO. Yes, you do have to get close to your subject, but the same is true of the 105mm focal length. Its not until you get into 200mm plus that you can get far enough away to not startle the subject, so don't let YT misguide you. Yes, it is a little overpriced, but not crazy overpriced.If you want a lens that has excellent build quality and has slightly better optical quality, then the Z 105MC is the better choice. Yes, you can get a little bit further away from your subject. However, if your subject startles easily, this lens will not get you further away enough even in APS-C mode. The 105mm perspective is very well-travelled, so while some argue it is a better perspective for macro please realize your shots will look exactly like everyone else's shots. In this regard, the 50mm has the advantage and not disadvantage, IMO. This lens is very overpriced. To justify the high price, size and weight, I would like to have seen a lot less focus breathing. This is what should have set the Z 50MC and Z 105MC apart...less focus breathing. But, no, both are terrible focus breathing, which means focus stacking is mostly out. I still rate this lens 5 stars, because it is far superior to anything Canon or Sony has on the market today.
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I was excited to get this lens into my collection, as I like to shoot images with lots of close-up detail. The lens has not disappointed in that regard. The quality is excellent, even stopped fully open or at its smallest aperture.That said, the reason I rated four stars is the focusing. I knew it would be more of challenge to focus at close range, but it is tougher than I imagined. I thought the minimum distance, around 12, would be tough, but that difficulty extends out from there. It's not until you're five-ish feet away that focusing becomes easier and faster. Furthermore, I thought the focus limiting switch on the barrel of the lens would help at close ranges, but I've not seen much of difference in that regard. I've done manual focusing almost exclusively ... MoreI was excited to get this lens into my collection, as I like to shoot images with lots of close-up detail. The lens has not disappointed in that regard. The quality is excellent, even stopped fully open or at its smallest aperture.That said, the reason I rated four stars is the focusing. I knew it would be more of challenge to focus at close range, but it is tougher than I imagined. I thought the minimum distance, around 12, would be tough, but that difficulty extends out from there. It's not until you're five-ish feet away that focusing becomes easier and faster. Furthermore, I thought the focus limiting switch on the barrel of the lens would help at close ranges, but I've not seen much of difference in that regard. I've done manual focusing almost exclusively for all up-close shots, i.e. shots from three feet or less. If you're comfortable with focusing manually, you won't have an issue. If you're someone who only likes auto-focus, you won't be happy at close range. The auto-focus just spins and spins, and can't get any focus at close range.Despite the focusing issue, which was somewhat expected, I really do like the images that I'm capturing with the lens, and I think it's an impressive piece of equipment to have in my bag.
| Focal Length | 28 to 75mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
Compatible for Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Full Frame Standard Large Aperture Zoom Lens for Z5 Z6 Z6II Z7 Z7II
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Zoom Lens
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Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm F2.8
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The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm Macro Lens is an exceptional lens that delivers stunningly sharp images with unparalleled versatility. Whether you are into macro, portrait, or general photography, this lens is a must-have.The lens's macro capabilities are truly remarkable, allowing you to capture intricate details and textures of even the smallest subjects with breathtaking clarity. The lens's 1:1 magnification ratio enables you to get up close and personal with your subject, bringing out the details that you might have otherwise missed.In addition to its macro capabilities, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm Macro Lens is also an excellent choice for portrait photography. With its wide maximum aperture of f/2.8, you can create beautiful, creamy bokeh that isolates your subject from ... MoreThe NIKKOR Z MC 105mm Macro Lens is an exceptional lens that delivers stunningly sharp images with unparalleled versatility. Whether you are into macro, portrait, or general photography, this lens is a must-have.The lens's macro capabilities are truly remarkable, allowing you to capture intricate details and textures of even the smallest subjects with breathtaking clarity. The lens's 1:1 magnification ratio enables you to get up close and personal with your subject, bringing out the details that you might have otherwise missed.In addition to its macro capabilities, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm Macro Lens is also an excellent choice for portrait photography. With its wide maximum aperture of f/2.8, you can create beautiful, creamy bokeh that isolates your subject from the background, making them stand out in the image. The lens's 105mm focal length is also ideal for portrait photography, providing a flattering perspective that makes your subject look their best.Even for general photography, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm Macro Lens is a fantastic option. Its versatile focal length allows you to capture a wide range of scenes and subjects with ease, from landscapes to architecture to street photography.In conclusion, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm Macro Lens is an exceptional lens that delivers exceptional sharpness and versatility. Whether you are an experienced photographer or just starting, this lens is a fantastic investment that will provide you with years of outstanding performance and breathtaking images.
For a lot folks, its going to come down to do I buy the Z 105MC or the Z 50MC. My review will compare the two choices.The Z 50MC is an excellent lens. You will not find anything optically wrong with it. Excellent sharpness in the center and corners, and overall great character. No issues with CA, distortion, vignetting, etc. It is everything you have come to expect with Z lenses optically. The downsides are the build quality feels cheap, the AF is slow, and there is a ton of focus breathing. The focus ring does not feel confident, mostly due to the friction having an unrefined feel to it. The markings on the lens are not well placed and do not communicate well to the user. IMO, I like the unique macro perspective given by the 50mm focal length, but that is up to ... MoreFor a lot folks, its going to come down to do I buy the Z 105MC or the Z 50MC. My review will compare the two choices.The Z 50MC is an excellent lens. You will not find anything optically wrong with it. Excellent sharpness in the center and corners, and overall great character. No issues with CA, distortion, vignetting, etc. It is everything you have come to expect with Z lenses optically. The downsides are the build quality feels cheap, the AF is slow, and there is a ton of focus breathing. The focus ring does not feel confident, mostly due to the friction having an unrefined feel to it. The markings on the lens are not well placed and do not communicate well to the user. IMO, I like the unique macro perspective given by the 50mm focal length, but that is up to the individual. This lens is sharp enough that even in APS-C mode there is plenty of resolving power at an effective 75mm and allows for a little more distance to target. This lens is less than half the length and weight of the Z 105MC, which makes it a far better hiking and travel lens. The non-macro secondary usage is also excellent. 50mm is always a useful focal length, and f2.8 provides decent bokeh for impromptu portraiture. No VR in lens, but IBIS is more than up to the task at 50mm or 75mm.The Z 105MC is an excellent lens. You will not find anything optically wrong with it. Excellent sharpness in the center and corners, and overall great character. No issues with CA, distortion, vignetting, etc. It is everything you have come to expect with Z lenses optically. The downsides are the much larger size and weight, the AF is slow, and there is a ton of focus breathing. The focus ring feels confident, mostly due to the friction having an highly refined feel to it. The markings on the lens, the OLED, communicate well to the user. However, there is no option to keep the display on, which is quite annoying when trying to fine tune your macro shots. IMO, the 105mm focal length for macro is well-travelled and somewhat boring, but that is up to the individual. This lens is sharp enough that even in APS-C mode there is plenty of resolving power at an effective 157.5mm and allows for a little more distance to target. This lens is more than double the length and weight of the Z 50MC, which makes it a far less likely for me to bring hiking or for a travel lens. The non-macro secondary usage is also excellent. However, 105mm is not always a useful focal length, though f2.8 provides decent bokeh for impromptu short tele niche portraiture. This lens does have VR, which combines with IBIS to again be enough whether at 105mm or 157.5mm.So, which one do you pick? I ended up with both, though not necessarily on purpose. I had planned on only getting the Z 105MC, but a trip came up where I needed a macro lens and only the Z 50MC was available at that moment. The Z 105MC suddenly and surprisingly became available at Best Buy after many months of no stock anywhere, and I pulled the trigger despite already having the Z 50MC in hand. Having both while still being within their return periods has given me the time to fully and fairly evaluate both of them without having a dog in the race if you will.In few words, the Z 105MC feels like a higher quality lens. The build quality is a lot better, especially the focus ring. Huge difference on the focus ring, huge. The Z 50MC is much smaller and lighter, while still delivering excellent optical performance. Both of them have terrible focus breathing, which is a problem for focus stacking. One of the main advantages of having an AF macro lens is the ability to easily perform focus stacking. I have done many focus stacking tests on each of them now. IMO, focus stacking is pretty much a no-go with either of these lenses. Too many artifacts/odd renders to manually correct, especially in the corners of the frame. Its just not worth the trouble. If focus stacking matters to you, neither of these lenses are a good choice. You are better off using the Z 24-70 f4 and its 0.30x max reproduction ratio with extension tubes for focus stacking, though the new Z 24-120 f4 with its 0.39x max reproduction ratio might become the new best choice for Z focus stacking.If you want a lens that is easy to bring with you, has excellent optical quality, and a useful secondary role, the Z 50MC is the better choice. It is less than half the size and weight, offers a more interesting perspective, IMO. Yes, you do have to get close to your subject, but the same is true of the 105mm focal length. Its not until you get into 200mm plus that you can get far enough away to not startle the subject, so don't let YT misguide you. Yes, it is a little overpriced, but not crazy overpriced.If you want a lens that has excellent build quality and has slightly better optical quality, then the Z 105MC is the better choice. Yes, you can get a little bit further away from your subject. However, if your subject startles easily, this lens will not get you further away enough even in APS-C mode. The 105mm perspective is very well-travelled, so while some argue it is a better perspective for macro please realize your shots will look exactly like everyone else's shots. In this regard, the 50mm has the advantage and not disadvantage, IMO. This lens is very overpriced. To justify the high price, size and weight, I would like to have seen a lot less focus breathing. This is what should have set the Z 50MC and Z 105MC apart...less focus breathing. But, no, both are terrible focus breathing, which means focus stacking is mostly out. I still rate this lens 5 stars, because it is far superior to anything Canon or Sony has on the market today.
I was excited to get this lens into my collection, as I like to shoot images with lots of close-up detail. The lens has not disappointed in that regard. The quality is excellent, even stopped fully open or at its smallest aperture.That said, the reason I rated four stars is the focusing. I knew it would be more of challenge to focus at close range, but it is tougher than I imagined. I thought the minimum distance, around 12, would be tough, but that difficulty extends out from there. It's not until you're five-ish feet away that focusing becomes easier and faster. Furthermore, I thought the focus limiting switch on the barrel of the lens would help at close ranges, but I've not seen much of difference in that regard. I've done manual focusing almost exclusively ... MoreI was excited to get this lens into my collection, as I like to shoot images with lots of close-up detail. The lens has not disappointed in that regard. The quality is excellent, even stopped fully open or at its smallest aperture.That said, the reason I rated four stars is the focusing. I knew it would be more of challenge to focus at close range, but it is tougher than I imagined. I thought the minimum distance, around 12, would be tough, but that difficulty extends out from there. It's not until you're five-ish feet away that focusing becomes easier and faster. Furthermore, I thought the focus limiting switch on the barrel of the lens would help at close ranges, but I've not seen much of difference in that regard. I've done manual focusing almost exclusively for all up-close shots, i.e. shots from three feet or less. If you're comfortable with focusing manually, you won't have an issue. If you're someone who only likes auto-focus, you won't be happy at close range. The auto-focus just spins and spins, and can't get any focus at close range.Despite the focusing issue, which was somewhat expected, I really do like the images that I'm capturing with the lens, and I think it's an impressive piece of equipment to have in my bag.
TLDR; This lens has a long and slow focus range and when it can't find focus it takes way too long to hunt. If you have the 24-70 f4 kit lens, save your money and skip this one for general use. If you need a 50mm 1:1 macro lens, are willing to pay ~$600, and are willing to manual focus for your images then go for it, it does have great modern optics. My issue is the mechanical implementation.I was so excited for this lens. After a long wait, a native mount micro lens for my Z6. I had watched videos and read some reviews and thought I had a good idea how this lens would perform. Man am I disappointed though. Let me level set with my expectation, I wanted a solid autofocus lens that could get in close but also be a general use lens. While this lens meets my macro ... MoreTLDR; This lens has a long and slow focus range and when it can't find focus it takes way too long to hunt. If you have the 24-70 f4 kit lens, save your money and skip this one for general use. If you need a 50mm 1:1 macro lens, are willing to pay ~$600, and are willing to manual focus for your images then go for it, it does have great modern optics. My issue is the mechanical implementation.I was so excited for this lens. After a long wait, a native mount micro lens for my Z6. I had watched videos and read some reviews and thought I had a good idea how this lens would perform. Man am I disappointed though. Let me level set with my expectation, I wanted a solid autofocus lens that could get in close but also be a general use lens. While this lens meets my macro expectations it is not a good choice for general use in my opinion. First off, the only place this lens actually has a 2.8 aperture is at infinity, as soon as you focus on something closer you will see that aperture number increase so less light is getting to the sensor. If you are shooting in manual mode then you may need to adjust settings just because you need to focus a bit closer. Alternatively, you could just set the aperture to f5.6 and then you have a constant aperture lens as it is the max aperture at 1:1(joke with truth in it.). This is fine when shooting macro as you will be stopping down anyway but I have a 50 f4 already in my 24-70. As a macro lens I have no problems with it but it is marketed as macro and general purpose. The core issue I have is that I miss general shots (outside the macro range) while it is hunting for focus in the macro range. I was using pinpoint in AF-S and AF-C modes and about half the time it ran the lens through the entire focus range just to arrive back at the focus point. When used with the eye af and tracking I did not have as much of an issue but that is not how I regularly shoot. I think this could have been solved with a third position on the focus limit switch that keeps the lens between infinity to .19m range. It would make the AF hunting less of an issue. Nikon, when this lens gets revised that would be great to see. That and the S line treatment with a quieter focus motor/mechanism. It is not loud but it can be heard in video, at least on my copy.When this lens can get focus it has the ability to takes great images that are sharp edge to edge, see below for an unedited image. For the price tag though I am disappointed in this performance of this lens when I know Nikon can do better.To sum up, If you need a 50mm 1:1 macro lens, are willing to pay $600, and are willing to manual focus for your images then this is the one. Otherwise skip it. Your mileage may vary this is just my experience.*I have a Z6 with the latest firmware available at the time. I am comparing this lenses performance with the 24-70mm f4 Z mount lens for general photography and AF performance and a Micro Nikkor 55mm f3.5 with M2 extension for macro performance.
TLDR; This lens has a long and slow focus range and when it can?t find focus it takes way too long to hunt. If you have the 24-70 f4 kit lens, save your money and skip this one for general use. If you need a 50mm 1:1 macro lens, are willing to pay ~$600, and are willing to manual focus for your images then go for it, it does have great modern optics. My issue is the mechanical implementation.I was so excited for this lens. After a long wait, a native mount micro lens for my Z6. I had watched videos and read some reviews and thought I had a good idea how this lens would perform. Man am I disappointed though. Let me level set with my expectation, I wanted a solid autofocus lens that could get in close but also be a general use lens. While this lens meets my macro ... MoreTLDR; This lens has a long and slow focus range and when it can?t find focus it takes way too long to hunt. If you have the 24-70 f4 kit lens, save your money and skip this one for general use. If you need a 50mm 1:1 macro lens, are willing to pay ~$600, and are willing to manual focus for your images then go for it, it does have great modern optics. My issue is the mechanical implementation.I was so excited for this lens. After a long wait, a native mount micro lens for my Z6. I had watched videos and read some reviews and thought I had a good idea how this lens would perform. Man am I disappointed though. Let me level set with my expectation, I wanted a solid autofocus lens that could get in close but also be a general use lens. While this lens meets my macro expectations it is not a good choice for general use in my opinion. First off the only place this lens actually has a 2.8 aperture is at infinity, as soon as you focus on something closer you will see that aperture number increase so less light is getting to the sensor. If you are shooting in manual mode then you need may have to adjust settings just because you need to focus a bit closer. Or if you just set the aperture to f5.6 you have a constant aperture lens as it is the max aperture at 1:1(joke with truth in it). This is fine when shooting macro as you will be stopping down anyway but I have a 50 f4 already in my 24-70. As a macro lens I have no problems with it but it is marketed as macro and general purpose. The core issue I had was that I missed general shots (outside the macro range) when it was hunting for focus in the macro range. I was using pinpoint in AF-S and AF-C modes and about half the time it ran the lens through the entire focus range just to arrive back at the focus point. When used with the eye af and tracking I did not have as much of an issue but that is not how I regularly shoot. I think this could have been solved with a focus limit switch that keeps the lens between infinity to .19m range. It would make the AF hunting less of an issue. Nikon, when this lens gets revised that would be great to see. That and the S line treatment with a quieter focus motor/mechanism. It is not loud but it can be heard in video, at least on my copy.When this lens can get focus it has the ability to takes great images that are sharp edge to edge, see below for an unedited image. For the price tag though I am disappointed in this performance of this lens when I know Nikon can do better.To sum up, If you need a 50mm 1:1 macro lens, are willing to pay $600, and are willing to manual focus for your images then this is the one. Otherwise skip it. Your mileage may vary this is just my experience.*I have a Z6 with the latest firmware available at the time. I am comparing this lenses performance with the 24-70mm f4 Z mount lens for general photography and AF performance and a Micro Nikkor 55mm f3.5 with M2 extension for macro performance.
I bought this lens for it's macro capabilities to use on both my Nikon Z9 and my Z7ii. It's wonderful for macro work, and I especially love the image stabilization allowing for crisp handheld macro shots when my tripod isn't close by. I'm now into my 70's and although I'm in pretty good shape, I know that my hands aren't as steady as they used to be. But the surprising thing for me is that I use it for so much more than macro. I regularly shoot handheld portrait shots at dog shows along with the occasional burst for a movement shot. And, this is a wonderful landscape lens as well. I have a wonderful Zeiss Milvus 100mm f2m ZF.2 Macro as well which takes glorious macro shots (and landscape shots), but it tends to stay in the lens closet while this Nikon macro always ... MoreI bought this lens for it's macro capabilities to use on both my Nikon Z9 and my Z7ii. It's wonderful for macro work, and I especially love the image stabilization allowing for crisp handheld macro shots when my tripod isn't close by. I'm now into my 70's and although I'm in pretty good shape, I know that my hands aren't as steady as they used to be. But the surprising thing for me is that I use it for so much more than macro. I regularly shoot handheld portrait shots at dog shows along with the occasional burst for a movement shot. And, this is a wonderful landscape lens as well. I have a wonderful Zeiss Milvus 100mm f2m ZF.2 Macro as well which takes glorious macro shots (and landscape shots), but it tends to stay in the lens closet while this Nikon macro always to be on one camera body of the other. The only negative on the Zeiss lens is the lack of autofocus (and stabilization in the lens) which confines it to tripod still photos for the most part. I'm thinking of selling the Zeiss as part of a trade-in for the Nikon Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 VR S lens. I also own 3 other Nikon Z lenses, and they're all keepers, but the 105 Macro has a place in my heart.
Borrowed this lens from a friend to see if I might want to get one for myself. It is a very sharp lens...you shouldn't be disappointed in this regard. HOWEVER, there are two obvious shortcomings my limited use of the lens on my Z5 has revealed. First, and as pointed out by a previous reviewer, there is a terrible amount of focus breathing which renders focus stacking/merging all but impossible (unless there is some software that can correct for it that I am unaware of). Secondly, the lens is NOT quick to focus (at least compared to other macro lenses I have used), a point other reviewers have made about this lens as well. No lens is perfect of course but Nikon could certainly have released a more refined macro lens than this. Have decided not to purchase the lens.
First things first - I really love using this lens line. These lenses are primarily used for outdoor macro photography sessions and some studio work. Both lenses are used with Nikon z9 and z7ii cameras exclusively.I have used many lenses for macro photography for many decades from several manufactures and watched as lens science has greatly improved the resulting image quality of macro photography. Nikon engineers seem to have really pushed the science forward and I believe these are the best overall macro lenses I have owned and used so far.I have been using two copies of this lens for approximately a year now and have been very impressed by the the image quality and build quality of both lenses. The lenses are both extremely sharp in the middle of the image ... MoreFirst things first - I really love using this lens line. These lenses are primarily used for outdoor macro photography sessions and some studio work. Both lenses are used with Nikon z9 and z7ii cameras exclusively.I have used many lenses for macro photography for many decades from several manufactures and watched as lens science has greatly improved the resulting image quality of macro photography. Nikon engineers seem to have really pushed the science forward and I believe these are the best overall macro lenses I have owned and used so far.I have been using two copies of this lens for approximately a year now and have been very impressed by the the image quality and build quality of both lenses. The lenses are both extremely sharp in the middle of the image and good sharpness is maintained across the image extending into the corners. I don't hesitate to use these lenses wide open but I seem to get the sharpest results between f4.5 to f11. The resulting bokeh produced by this lens looks superb and is easily controlled. I have not seen any issues with chromatic aberrations or fringing using this lens and it handles contra-light/backlight situations in a very manageable fashion. The build quality for both lenses seems to be superb and they mount to my cameras without slop or play even after extended use. The internal focus mechanism works very well with ring/lens mounted flash units allowing them to stay in a fixed position and not move in and out when focusing while also minimizing flash vibration, movement and sag. The large focus ring is easy to use but could benefit from slightly more resistance in its movement (minor issue from my experience). The auto-focus seems slightly more responsive when paired with a z9 but I rarely employ this feature for macro photography shoots. Please note that this lens line does not have a manual aperture option and cannot be used reversed or on a bellows without an electrical connection jumper.It cannot go without mentioning that focus breathing is noticeable and evident with these lenses and can become an issue although it seems well controlled (at least with my two copies). Most lenses designed for photography exhibit some measure of focus breathing - some very much worse than others. Focus breathing can lead to ghosting and color bleeding in multiple image stacks as well as making the process of stacking multiple images nearly impossible. That being said - focus breathing issues can be eliminated with the use of a decent quality MACRO RAIL! I routinely use these lenses with macro rails especially in super close image photography with high-count image stacks or especially when using bellows to increase lens magnification.I don't use the internal focus stacking functions incorporated on the Nikon z cameras I own so I am unable to speak directly to its effectiveness or use with this lens line.All in all I have really been impressed with these lenses and would not hesitate to recommend one for macro photography use.I hope others have the same great experience I have enjoyed using these lenses!Cheers.
After much thought I decided to go for this lens. I will give you the pros and cons of this lens after having used it rigorously now for about a month. I warn you though have REAL expectations, don't compare this lens to the S 24-70 f2.8, it's an unfair comparison... with that out of the way:PROS:SHARP SHARP lens in THE MIDDLE. Look if you're reading this review by now you have seen many videos on YouTube or seen the dpreview page where they test the corners of images from this lens. Yes the lens is not tack sharp in the corners, BUT consider this - at f2.8 your background is gonna be smooth and the bokeh from this lens is pleasing! With that amount of blur you won't really be checking the corners, your eye will go straight to the center or on the subject. Which ... MoreAfter much thought I decided to go for this lens. I will give you the pros and cons of this lens after having used it rigorously now for about a month. I warn you though have REAL expectations, don't compare this lens to the S 24-70 f2.8, it's an unfair comparison... with that out of the way:PROS:SHARP SHARP lens in THE MIDDLE. Look if you're reading this review by now you have seen many videos on YouTube or seen the dpreview page where they test the corners of images from this lens. Yes the lens is not tack sharp in the corners, BUT consider this - at f2.8 your background is gonna be smooth and the bokeh from this lens is pleasing! With that amount of blur you won't really be checking the corners, your eye will go straight to the center or on the subject. Which for me has been sharp, more than adequate.In landscape photos at f8 or more the corners were much better. I didn't see any issues with chromatic aberration either.The weather sealing was good, used it in the beach, in the rain (not a torrential downpour, but in more than a drizzle) zero issues. Robust lens, good quality materials.The weight! oh let me tell you I used the S series 2.8 version and that thing is heavy, this is so much lighter, when you are walking on the beach and have it on a camera strap that you have across your body, you will realize how much this is a factor. I rented the S series version and I didn't like the weight on it, especially coz it balances weird on my z6ii, for me this was much better. Look we all think that pshh I am strong enough to carry a heavy lens around, but a lot of times you will find yourself carrying things in both hands and the lens will then hang on a strap on your body, or even your neck and that's when you really notice the benefits of a lighter lens.The colors are great!!! If you use nikon cameras and lenses you know that their color rendition is probably the best in the industry and this lens delivers on that front.Cons:Get ready to work on the corners in your images to remove the vignettes! Look its not noticeable UNLESS you have a clean background, (think walls or sky) but if you do and you are editing the sky (especially with the sky masking tool on LR) you will get vignettes. It's an easy fix! I love editing my images, for me this isn't a deal breaker at all at this price point, but it would be wrong if I wrote a review and didn't mention this!As I said earlier corners can be lacking in sharpness.The focus isn't slow, but it isn't the fastest. I am really nit picking about this one. For 95% of the shooters out there you will not complain about this, but it's right to mention this. I only noticed this when taking photos of my dogs running around and darting about.Lastly I do, I didn't think I would, but man I do miss those 4mm in the 24mm. It means taking that extra step back, or angling the lens to the right to the left to not cut off certain elements from the composition. I did find myself missing the 24mm. Again not the end of the world, but be prepared because it will surprise you if you think bah what's 4mm.In conclusion, you are a semi pro shooter, just stepping into professional work, a casual shooter looking to get a mid range f2.8, a shooter who doesn't have the budget of the S series version, GO FOR THIS LENS! If you want bang for your buck, good sharp images, this lens will not let you down. Just understand you get what you pay for, you want the best of the best get the S version. But just know at this price point this lens is above satisfactory!
My macro lenses (before this 105MC) consist of the older Nikon 105/2.8 AF-D Micro, a Tamron 90/2.8 SP Macro, and a Nikon 60/2.8G AFS. I also extensively use the super wonderful Nikon 105/1.4E for portraits. I found myself needing a 105mm Micro that can AF because I never had the 105/2.8G AFS Micro.I recently picked up this Nikon Z MC 105/2.8 VR S (105 MC for short) and have tested it as a macro lens for over a couple hundred of pictures and scenarios (eg. close ups of flowers) and I am most pleasantly surprised at how sharp this lens is and the AF is very smooth and accurate.I was not sure how this lens would be as a portrait lens since my standard is the Nikon 105/1.4 E. What I can say is this: this 105 MC can definitely compete with the 105 E for portraiture. ... MoreMy macro lenses (before this 105MC) consist of the older Nikon 105/2.8 AF-D Micro, a Tamron 90/2.8 SP Macro, and a Nikon 60/2.8G AFS. I also extensively use the super wonderful Nikon 105/1.4E for portraits. I found myself needing a 105mm Micro that can AF because I never had the 105/2.8G AFS Micro.I recently picked up this Nikon Z MC 105/2.8 VR S (105 MC for short) and have tested it as a macro lens for over a couple hundred of pictures and scenarios (eg. close ups of flowers) and I am most pleasantly surprised at how sharp this lens is and the AF is very smooth and accurate.I was not sure how this lens would be as a portrait lens since my standard is the Nikon 105/1.4 E. What I can say is this: this 105 MC can definitely compete with the 105 E for portraiture. No, it can not replace the 105E because there are situations where I would want the wider aperture of 1.4 while this MC is only a 2.8. Having said that, I would not hesitate to use this Z 105 MC for portraits, for most of the times.Summary: this Z 105MC is definitely worth the money. It excels as a micro 105 lens and it performs splendidly as a portrait lens, rivalling the famous 105E for most situations, except for those more specific use cases where the 105E is still the best there is.
| Focal Length | 28 to 75mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Lens Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
