Lens · macro
Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 AI-S
Nikon · 1983-2020
Discontinued35mm
Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 AI-S: 10 elements in 9 groups, 7 aperture blades, 0.41m minimum focus, 52mm filter thread, 515g.
- Focal length
- 105mm
- Max aperture
- f/2.8
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Format
- 35mm
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 9
Known for
- Macro photography
- Flower photography
- Product photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Considerations
- Heavy for macro field work
- Manual focus and aperture (Ai/Ai-S F-mount)
Optical characteristics
Silverlog's editorial rating: our own judgement, not measured data.
Sharpness (wide)4, level 4 of 5
Sharpness (stopped)5, level 5 of 5
Contrast5, level 5 of 5
Flare resistance5, level 5 of 5
CA control5, level 5 of 5
Vignetting control4, level 4 of 5
Distortion control5, level 5 of 5
Bokeh: Fair - 7-blade heptagonal highlights
Rendering: Clinical sharpness, flat field
Colour: Neutral, accurate
Silverlog's editorial rating, 1 to 5; five is best. Not lab-measured.
Common issues
- Focus helicoid wear
- Aperture blade oil
Buying guide
Check smooth focusing throughout range. CRC mechanism should work smoothly at all distances.
Specifications
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Focal Length | 105mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Min Focus | 0.41m |
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Weight | 515g |
Optical design
| Formula | Telephoto |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Coating | NIC (Nikon) |
| Special | CRC (Close Range Correction) |
Pricing
- Typical used price
- £350 - £500
- Mint
- ~£650
Indicative, no dated source.