AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Announced: 21-02-2006
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, the world’s first macro lens equipped with Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction (VR) systems. It offers a host of Nikon's advanced optical features and technologies such as Nano Crystal Coat, Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass and Internal Focusing (IF) . The AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED is engineered for use with both Nikon DX format digital and 35mm film SLR cameras.

This lens has been developed to meet user demand for a 105mm macro lens equipped with SWM, IF and VR system.

The SWM ensures fast and quiet autofocusing and quick switching between autofocus and manual operation. The IF system also offers a non-rotating front lens element that facilitates the use of circular polarizing filters.

With the enhanced VR system (VRII), photographers can capture sharp images at shutter speeds approximately 4 stops* slower [at near infinity to 3m (1/30x reproduction ratio)] than would otherwise be possible. The negative effects of camera shake are greatly amplified in close-up photography and can affect image sharpness greatly. The incorporation of Nikon VR technology in a Micro-Nikkor lens expands versatility by, for the first time, providing the sharpness benefits of VR and improving hand-held close-up photography. What’s more, the VRII offers stable viewfinder image for easy frame composition even at high magnification shooting.
Price: SGD$1669
Specifications
Lens Construction (Elements/Groups)
14/12 groups (1 ED glass, 1 Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements)
Picture Angle with Nikon DX Format
23° 20’ [15° 20’ with Nikon DX format]
Minimum f/stop
32
Closest focusing distance
0.31m/1.0ft
Maximum reproduction ratio
1/1
Filter Attachment Size
62mm
Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)
83 x 116mm
Weight (approx.)
790g