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

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The world’s first macro lens equipped with SWM and VR systems.

2006 Release

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Main Features

The VRII function minimizes camera shake by offering the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 stops faster at near infinity to 3m (1/30x reproduction ratio) shooting
The SWM enables fast and quiet autofocusing, and quick switching between autofocus and manual operation
ED glass element
Nano Crystal Coat ensures superior optical performance by virtually eliminating internal lens element reflections
The IF design provides a constant lens length and eliminates rotation of the front lens element, facilitating the use of circular polarizing filters and the Nikon Close-up Speedlight Commander Kit R1C1 and Nikon Close-up Speedlight Remote Kit R1
1:1 of maximum reproduction ratio and up to 31cm closest focusing distance
Up to 154mm working distance (at near 1:1)
Two focus modes are available — M/A and M
Nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening

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Specifications



Lens construction		14 elements in 12 groups (1 ED glass and 1 Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements)

Picture angle		23°20’ [15°20’ with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Number of diaphragm blades		9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop		32

Closest focusing distance		0.314m (1.0 ft.)

Maximum reproduction ratio		1:1

Macro focusing		Available

Focus-limit switch:		Available

M/A mode		Available

Focus lock button		N/A

Weight (approx.):		790g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)		83 x 116mm

Lens cap		Snap-on

Lens hood		HB-38

Lens case		CL-1020

Tripod collar		N/A

External front filter attachment frame		Does not rotate

External front filter		62mm

Slip-on filter		N/A

Built-in/rear filter		N/A

Circular polarizing filter II		Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-38

Infrared compensation scale		N/A

Supplied accessories		62mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-62), Rear lens cap (LF-1), Bayonet hood (HB-38), Flexible lens pouch (CL-1020)

Optional accessories		62mm screw-in filters, AF-S Teleconverters* TC-14EII/TC-17EII/TC-20EII *Autofocus operation is not possible. (VR and AE functions are available.)

Aperture ring		N/A

Distance scale		Does have
Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, D2-series, D1-series, D200, D100, D80, D70-series, D50 and D40-series.

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