NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

The NIKKOR Z MC 105 f/2.8 VR S is a great addition to my gear. Have successfully use it for closeup photography wildlife and nature, as well as regular photo opportunities. Consistently sharp from edge to edge. Love that with closeup work, it allows me space between me and my subject without issues with my blocking the light.

Spectacular lens. I’ve used this lens for everything from Landscape, portraits, Macro all of it and it’s a spectacular value for the money. I love it. Very sharp. Slow AF depending on what you’re shooting and distance from it. Can cycle thru full focus range but it’s still a great lens. No complaints. I’m not in a rush when I use this lens anyway…

This is a very nice lens. I had tried a macro lens a few years ago but was not really ready for that style of photography. I was fairly new and mostly wanted to do birding and landscapes. Thought I could do macro with any lens I had and could just crop in. For certain things, that works just fine now that image enlargement is at our fingertips. But for other subjects, only a true macro will do. The 105mm is perfect for getting close without crowding the image and blocking natural light. Also this lens does such a beautiful job with making back grounds so creamy/blended. As others have pointed out, it is a great portrait lens.

This is the macro lens I've always wanted, it's sharp, clear and easy to use. This lens offers outstanding bokeh which is a perfect match for the subject's sharpness. Like all lenses, it takes a it to become comfortable with it - but its very much worth it.

Over the years I’ve owned and used quite a few macro lenses but the Nikkor Z 105 f2.8 is unquestionably the best ever. Its edge-to-edge sharpness, color and contrast are stunning regardless of the aperture or the distance to subject. The build quality is solid without being too heavy and the autofocus response is very good, even close up. It really lives up to Nikon’s claim of being a versatile two-in-one short telephoto.

Sharpest macro I’ve ever used. Capable of macro (micro) work, portraiture and landscape. Typical of any macro lens, there is a learning curve on what the lens’ sweet spots are at different focal distances and aperture settings. The lens will produce outstanding photos , but the photographer will need to experiment and learn how to use it for different scenes. I still use my manual 55mm macro I purchased 50 years ago for tight shots just because I’m so familiar with the lens. 105mm macros are trickier, but again, this lens is optically superior to other macros.

The MC 105 is a jewel. I was quite happy with my old AF-S version, but the Z version is sharper and easier to use. Its light weight makes it easy to hand hold. The combination of the internal VR and my Z8's stabilization produces sharp shots without a tripod. I love the results I'm getting.

Loving this lens and my Z8.

I’ve been using the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S for a while now, and I absolutely love it. The sharpness is incredible, especially for macro work—every tiny detail just pops. The bokeh is buttery smooth, and the color rendering is gorgeous. It handles beautifully with my Nikon Z camera, and the autofocus is fast and precise even for close-up shots. The VR (vibration reduction) is a lifesaver when shooting handheld. Whether it’s flowers, insects, or texture shots, this lens delivers stunning results every time. It’s definitely one of my favorite lenses in my kit. Highly recommended for any serious macro photographer!