Nikon AF-S VR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED ^[1]

Maker	Nikon Corporation
Lens mount(s)	F-mount
Technical data
Type	Prime
Focus drive	Silent wave motor
Focal length	105mm
Image format	FX (full-frame)
Aperture (max/min)	f/2.8 - f/32
Close focus distance	31.4 cm / 12.0 in.
Max. magnification	1:1
Diaphragm blades	9 (rounded)
Construction	14 elements in 12 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilization	Yes
Macro capable	Yes
Aperture ring	No
Application	Macro
Physical
Max. length	4.5in / 116mm
Diameter	3.3in / 83mm
Weight	790g / 27.9 oz.
Filter diameter	62 mm
Accessories
Lens hood	HB-38
Case	CL-1020
History
Introduction	2006
Successor	Z MC 105 mm f/2.8 VR S (Z-mount)

The Nikon 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR is a macro prime lens produced by Nikon Corporation. It is compatible with FX sized sensors as well as DX format. It is part of Nikon's Micro-Nikkor line of lenses.

Introduction

Nikon announced the lens on 21 February 2006, also making it the first macro lens to feature vibration reduction. ^[2]

Features

• 105mm focal length (approximately equivalent to a 157.5mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
• 1:1 image reproduction ratio
• Vibration Reduction II technology
• Compact silent wave autofocus motor with full-time manual override
• Nikon F-lens mount
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm
• Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element to reduce chromatic aberration
• Nano crystal coated glass element to reduce internal lens reflections and lens flare
• Super integrated coating (SIC) to reduce flare and ghosts.
• Internal focusing (IF) ^[2]

See also

• List of Nikon compatible lenses with integrated autofocus-motor

References

1. AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED from Nikon
2. "AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED". Nikon Corporation. 2006-02-21. Retrieved 2011-04-09.