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

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 925 reviews of Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability. The design is also mentioned favorably, but there are some less positive opinions about the size and price.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 user reviews of Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the reliability. The design is also mentioned favorably. The size and price get less positive views.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 182 user reviews of Nikon AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the reliability and size. The usability and design also get good feedback.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

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

A macro lens with vibration reduction

Excellent autofocus ; Vibration reduction works well

Expensive

With a decent range of features on top of good optics and VR, the Nikkor is worth every penny

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : TIPA (tipa.com)

Best Professional Lens: AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

This lens is the first-ever macro model with an integrated optical stabilizer. This 105mm f/2.8 reaches a life-size reproduction ratio of 1:1 with an ambitious optical construction of 14 elements in 12 groups. It sports an ED lens and features new Nano...

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by : photodo (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G ED IF VR Micro Lens

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

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

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Robert Olech (lenstip.com)

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

Makro lenses of class 100 mm are so popular instruments that they can be found in the offer of practically every manufacturer. Until now we have already managed to test Tamron 2.8/90, Tokina 2.8/100 and Sigma 2.8/105. Canon 2.8/100 and Sony 2.8/100 are...

solid casing and good build quality ; excellent image quality, both in the centre and in the corner of the frame ; exquisite chromatic aberration ; small distortion ; not too big astigmatism ; great work of autofocus ; effective stabilization

some problems at work against bright light ; prohibitive price

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by (tech.co.uk)

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

The recently launched Nikkor 105mm is the first macro lens to feature vibration reduction. What's more, it's Nikon's new, second-generation VR system, which claims to give you a four-stop advantage

Excellent autofocus, Vibration reduction works well

Expensive

With a decent range of features on top of good optics and VR, the Nikkor is worth every penny

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

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

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

The only true macro with stabilisation. And it works; Truly superb optical quality; Rapid and silent autofocus

Drop-off in resolution at the edges when wide open. (Minor)

Jul, 2006

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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

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

Nikon's 105mm f/2.8 G AF-S VR IF ED can be used with Nikon's complete range of D-SLRs, including full-frame (FX) models like the D700 and D3X as well as APS-C (DX) models like the D3100, D5100 and D7000. Attached to a DX-format D7000 for our test,...

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Expert review by : photodo.com (photodo.com)

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

Nikon have raised a few eyebrows with the introduction of this lens as it is the first true Macro lens to carry stabilisation, Nikon's VRII vibration reduction. Winner of the prestigious TIPA award for the best professional lens, we take a look at how...

The only true macro with stabilisation. And it works; Truly superb optical quality; Rapid and silent autofocus

The price; Drop-off in resolution at the edges when wide open. (Minor)

There is not a lot I can criticise about this lens considering the optical performance along side the build quality and features. I think it will find a lot of friends amongst both professionals and keen amateurs alike. The only downside to the lens is...

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

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

The Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED captures sharp images and is capable of true 1:1 macro magnification, making it a clear Editors' Choice.

Very sharp. 1:1 macro magnification. No distortion. Optically stabilized. Compact.

Pricey. Short working distance for 1:1 photography.

If you're a Nikon shooter in the market for a macro lens, it doesn't get much better than the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. The lens is optically stabilized, very sharp, and focuses close enough to achieve 1:1 magnification. If you prefer a...

Aug, 2014

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