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    Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

    Sep 07, 2021 4 minutes

    Nikon has been building the Z-series lens lineup for its mirrorless cameras at a steady pace but until recently there was nothing for macro photographers. Happily that has changed with not one, but two macro lenses being introduced. At £649, the Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8 is the more affordable of the two and it’s aimed at novice macro photographers or anyone who wants a standard lens with closer than average focusing capability. The 105mm f/2.8, however, is a professional-grade lens with a few extra features to help justify its higher price.

    Features

    In terms of its optics, this lens is constructed from 16 elements arranged in 11 groups. There’s one aspherical element to maintain sharpness across the frame and reduce aberrations such as coma

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