The
105mm f/2.8G IF AF-S VR Micro Nikkor
by J. Ramón Palacios
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Specifications
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SPECIFICATIONS
The
105mm f/2.8G IF ED AF-S VR Micro Nikkor not only benefits from
a revised lens formula, with internal focusing (IF), extra-low
dispersion (ED) glass for chromatic aberration control, vibration
reduction (VR II) for handholding and the swift and quiet focusing
speed of Silent Wave AF-S, but also from nano crystal technology
for glare elimination.
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105mm f/2.8G IF ED AF-S VR Micro Nikkor |
Below,
a comparison with the previous model:
105mm
f/2.8 Micro Nikkor |
New
Model |
Previous
Model |
Lens
type |
G
ED IF AF-S VR |
D
AF |
Lens
Construction
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14
elements in 12 groups |
9
elements in 8 groups |
Diagonal Picture Angle |
23°
20' on 35mm full frame
15° 20' on Nikon DX format |
23°
20' on 35mm full frame
15° 20' on Nikon DX format |
Minimum Focusing Distance |
35
cm - 13.8 in |
31cm
- 12.2 in |
Maximum
Reproduction Ratio |
1:1 |
1:1 |
Diaphragm
number of blades |
9 |
7 |
Attachment
/ Filter Size |
62mm |
52mm |
Dimensions |
3.3
x 4.5 in - 83 x 116mm |
3
x 4.1 in - 76 x 104mm |
Weight |
790
grams - 27.9 oz |
560
grams - 19.7 oz |
Nikon
Lens Hood |
HB-38 |
HS-7 |
Street
price (USA, USD) |
~$760 |
~$660 |
CONCLUSION
If
you are into portrait, close-up and macro photography, this is
the lens to have. Of course there are less
pricey alternatives, but it is currently impossible to have
another lens with the same features and performance quality of
this one.
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Nikonians
Image Doctors also visited the Nikon stand for the same
purpose.
Just
to show that it also has an outstanding performance as a
portrait lens, Nikonian Jason Odell posed for Nikonian Rick
Walker for this sample portrait.
The
9 blade diaphragm bokeh
is evident.
Will
I buy this lens?
Yes, and probably sooner than later.
NAS goes back into high gear.
Have
a great time 
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