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Another lens arrived with the Nikon 20mm f/2.8 is the Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR. This lens was released in 2006, a fairly new lens equipped with Nikon’s latest technology such as VRII (up to 4 stops better) and nano crystal coating. Some info extracted from Nikon.
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Lens Construction (Groups/Elements)
12/14
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Closest focusing distance
0.31m/1.0ft
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Maximum reproduction ratio
1/1
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Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)
83 x 116mm
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Weight (approx.)
790g
The Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR is a special lens for macro with a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:1. The lens is shorter than the the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8, but thicker.
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We can expect this lens to be superb for macro photography. But what is interesting is using this lens to go beyond macro towards super macro. Below is a series of macro test including shots taken at 1:1 reproduction at minimum focusing distance, together with Marumi/Kenko auto extension tube set and then with TC-14E teleconverter.
Auto extension tube set (13, 21 and 31mm) |
Nikon TC-14E (1.4x teleconverter) |
The test subject used in this case is a 52mm Nikon cap. Here are the results.
No extension tube, minimum focusing distance with Nikon 105mm f/2.8. |
31mm extension tube with Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR |
13+31mm extension tubes with Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR |
21+31mm extension tubes with Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR |
13+21+31mm extension tubes with Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR |
13+21+31mm extension tubes and TC-14E (1.4x teleconverter) with Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR |
13+21+31mm extension tubes with Nikon 50mm f/1.4 |
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