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

AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm 2.8G IF-ED^[1]
Maker:	Nikon Corporation
Feat-Is:	y
Feat-Usm:	y
Feat-Sbf:	n
Feat-Macro:	y
Application:	Macro
Flength:	105mm
Aperture:	2.8 - 32
Groups:	12
Elements:	14
Diaphragm:	9 (rounded)
Close-Dist:	31.4 cm / 12.0 in.
Max-Mag:	1:1
Weight:	790g / 27.9 oz.
Max-Diameter:	3.3in / 83mm
Max-Length:	4.5in / 116mm
Filter:	62 mm
Hood:	HB-38
Case:	CL-1020
Start:	2006

The Nikon 105mm 2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR is a macro prime lens produced by Nikon Corporation. It is compatible with FX sized sensors as well as DX format.

Introduction

Nikon announced the lens on 21 February 2006, also making it the first macro lens to feature vibration reduction.^[2]

Features

• 105mm focal length (approximately equivalent to a 157.5mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
• 1:1 image reproduction ratio
• Vibration Reduction II technology
• Compact silent wave autofocus motor with full-time manual override
• Nikon F-lens mount
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm
• Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element to reduce chromatic aberration
• Nano crystal coated glass element to reduce internal lens reflections and lens flare
• Super integrated coating (SIC) to reduce flare and ghosts.
• Internal focusing (IF)^[2]

See also

• List of Nikon compatible lenses with integrated autofocus-motor

Notes and References

1. http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Camera-Lenses/2160/AF-S-VR-Micro-NIKKOR-105mm-f%252F2.8G-IF-ED.html AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED from Nikon
2. Web site: AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED. 2011-04-09. 2006-02-21. Nikon Corporation.