NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

This is a very good lens, it is sharp at 105 and works well at the macro level. It has VR which helps with handheld shots. The auto focus at the macro level takes a little patience, just move forward or backwards to get in focus( in autofocus mode) and it will with it do just fine. I am told most macro lens take a bit to focus. It does have some nice bokeh too! Just focus on your subject with dappled light in the trees behind it. You can create a lovely dreamy look with nice circular bokeh. You can stop down if you want more depth of field as well. It also has manuel focusing if you prefer that method.

Amazing tool to have for macro imagery and also portraits. Love the BOKEH it gives as a lens in general!! I’d recommend this to anyone looking for two lenses in one. Sharp as a knife too!

Sharp, good color, great lens.

I own a Z8 and purchased the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S lens about a month ago. I am very happy and impressed with this lens. The performance as a macro lens is amazing. I have really enjoyed getting so very up close to my subject and capturing the hidden details with such sharp clarity. What makes this lens so special is that I can go from macro to portrait in an instant. The bokeh in my portrait photos contrast beautifully with the sharp focus of the subjects. All this functionality and performance at an unbelievable price point. This lens is a perfect addition to your Z lens collection.

I was pleasantly surprised to see how fast and accurate the focus works on this lens. I am shooting with a Z9 and the lens just makes things easy to shoot. I received the lens and took a couple of test shots of flowers and bees. Squirrels showed up for some treats and again the lens nailed focus instantly. Love the Z 105 MC and the Z9 combo.

Sharp as a tack, good flat field for macro, and superb for portraits as well (though you may need to do some skin smoothing; it's that sharp).

so, i bought this lens originally to accompany me on scuba dives — for nudibranchs, hawkfish, things of that nature — but before i could even go diving i realized that it's capable of SO MUCH! when it first came, i immediately went to my garden to shoot some flowers and bees, as one does with a macro. barely an hour later, i realized i had to go shoot my school's musical, and with this being the fastest lens in my kit, i immediately headed over there with this. it performs so well in every condition! i know that the main "drawback" people give for this lens is that "the focusing is slow," which to me is a good thing. the only negative things i've noticed while using this is that my hands are too shaky to get good insect pictures, and that (to my knowledge) the display on it doesn't support the imperial system.

I have a diverse set of primes and a 100-400, but more than nine out of ten of my images are with this lens, close up or otherwise. If I could have only one, this would be the one.

I only recently received my new lens, but I am thrilled with its performance to date. Another plus is now that I no longer have to use a FTZ converted my set up is now much lighter for my macro photography.