Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

£999/$997 www.nikon.co.uk

You wait ages for a Z-mount macro lens and then two come along at once… Both the Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and the Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 (more on this one below) offer a 1:1 reproduction ratio to enable photographers to get a much closer look at their favourite subjects. While third-party macro lenses have been available for the Z mount for quite some time now, these two brand-new pieces of glass are the first official Nikon macro lenses for the Z-mount line-up – and have been hotly anticipated. The Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is a constant f/2.8 aperture mid-telephoto macro lens that features S-line next-dimension optical design with a smooth and silent multi-focusing system. It also features Nikon’s antireflective ARNEO and Nano Crystal coatings to help combat ghosting and flare, while the in-lens Vibration Reduction (VR) helps photographers capture steady handheld shots – even when shooting at those slower shutter speeds. It features a minimum focus distance of just 0.29m and the autofocus limiter switch enables rapid acquisition of subjects from 0.29m to 0.50m. Nikon advises that focus breathing is “all but eliminated” on this lens, which will definitely please videographers looking to use macro lenses to capture their footage. Rob Harmon, Senior Commercial Lead, Nikon Northern Europe, says: “The long-awaited 105mm macro lens brings astonishingly beautiful macro performance to the Z system, and is a perfect choice for both pros and macro enthusiasts.”

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

We’re expecting big things from this ‘S-line’ lens, and confidently predict that image quality will be nothing short of spectacular when it finally hits. We’ll be bringing you our full verdict on both these macro marvels as soon as we can get them into our lab.