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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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Brand | Nikon |
Focal Length Description | 105 mm |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F |
Camera Lens Description | 9 |
About this item
- Internal Focus; Manual Focus Override
- F-Mount Lens/FX Format,
- Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16. Maximum Reproduction Ratio : 0.13x
- Nano Crystal Coating; Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Maximum angle of view (DX-format): 15°20', Maximum angle of view (FX-format): 23°10′
- Minimum focus distance: 1.0 m ( 3.3 ft) from focal plane; Lens construction: 14 elements in 9 groups (including 3 ED lens elements and lens elements with Nano-Crystal or fluorine coatings)
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Picture quality | 4.8 | — | — | 5.0 | — | 4.3 |
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lens type | Telephoto | Standard | Telephoto | Macro | Telephoto | Wide Angle |
compatible mountings | Nikon F | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon Z | Nikon F | F mount |
lens design | Prime | Prime | — | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Ring-type ultrasonic | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual |
minimum focal length | — | 20 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 24 millimeters |
max focal length | 105 millimeters | 20 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | — | 24 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 105 millimeters | 20 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 24 millimeters |
model name | 20064 | — | — | NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S | — | 20057 |
max aperture | 16 millimeters | 1.8 f stop | 2.8 f stop | 2.8 f stop | 1.4 f stop | — |
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Product Dimensions | 3.72 x 3.72 x 4.17 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.17 pounds |
ASIN | B01J4S9YRI |
Item model number | 20064 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,693 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 27, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
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Meet the new standard by which all short telephoto lenses will be measured against, the world's first full-frame 105mm with an f/1.4 aperture. The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED Lens is a marvel of optical precision, distortion correction and craftsmanship. It's fast maximum aperture make this an ideal optic for available light—recommended for portraiture or indoor sports. This short telephoto lens can defocus backgrounds with painterly finesse and isolate subjects with three-dimensional fidelity. For those seeking the ultimate in image quality in photography or videography, there's no close second.FEATURES:World's first full-frame 105mm with an f/1.4 maximum apertureA marvel of optical precision, distortion correction and craftsmanshipChromatic aberration, ghosting and flare is minimized by three Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elementsNano Crystal Coat (N) outperforms conventional antireflection coatings over a broad wavelength range for maximum contrast. Lens Cap: Snap-on. Meet the new standard by which all short telephoto lenses will be measured, the world's first* full-frame 105mm with an f/1.4 aperture. A marvel of optical precision, distortion correction and craftsmanship. It's fast maximum aperture make this an ideal optic for available light—recommended for portraiture or indoor sports. This short telephoto lens can defocus backgrounds with painterly finesse and isolate subjects with three-dimensional fidelity. For those seeking the ultimate in image quality in photography or videography, there's no close second. *Among AF lenses for digital SLRs compatible with FX-format image sensor; as of July 27, 2016; statement based on Nikon research. An excellent performer for available light, the AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED also excels when using Nikon Speedlights—indoors or out. Create beautiful portraits with minimal depth of field as well as using Advanced Wireless Lighting with Auto FP High Speed Sync. Its f/1.4 maximum aperture and nine-blade diaphragm produce a superior bokeh effect with large, smooth spheres with gradual alteration. The focal length (105mm on FX cameras, 158mm on DX cameras) creates an ideal working distance that's close enough to interact with the subject. This is the culmination of Nikon's expertise in lens design, optical excellence and industry leading innovation. Its new optical design creates ultra-high definition across the entire frame, especially when used with one of Nikon's full-frame (FX) high-resolution DSLRs. Its a lens that pushes boundaries of imaging possibility, one that can take your photography and videography to a thrilling new level. What will you achieve with it? Chromatic aberration, ghosting and flare is minimized by three Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements. Nano Crystal Coat (N) outperforms conventional antireflection coatings over a broad wavelength range for maximum contrast. Like the AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G, point light sources are reproduced naturally without sagittal coma flare and minimized astigmatism, even at the frame edges. An electromagnetic diaphragm (E) maintains consistent exposure during high-speed capture, while fluorine coat ensures a lifetime of brilliant performances. The new AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED joins other NIKKOR f/1.4 lenses in the Gold Ring Series, which include only premium primes with Nano Crystal Coat and pro-grade build quality. These other lenses include the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G, AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G, AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G, AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G.
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The portrait of perfection.
Meet the new standard by which all short telephoto lenses will be measured, the world's first* full-frame 105mm with an f/1.4 aperture. A marvel of optical precision, distortion correction and craftsmanship. It's fast maximum aperture make this an ideal optic for available light—recommended for portraiture or indoor sports. This short telephoto lens can defocus backgrounds with painterly finesse and isolate subjects with three-dimensional fidelity. For those seeking the ultimate in image quality in photography or videography, there's no close second.
*Among AF lenses for digital SLRs compatible with FX-format image sensor; as of July 27, 2016; statement based on Nikon research.
Gorgeous background defocus
World's fastest, brightest 105mm full-frame lens
An excellent performer for available light, the AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED also excels when using Nikon Speedlights—indoors or out. Create beautiful portraits with minimal depth of field as well as using Advanced Wireless Lighting with Auto FP High Speed Sync. Its f/1.4 maximum aperture and nine-blade diaphragm produce a superior bokeh effect with large, smooth spheres with gradual alteration. The focal length (105mm on FX cameras, 158mm on DX cameras) creates an ideal working distance that's close enough to interact with the subject.
Ultimate image quality
A must-have for serious shooters
This is the culmination of Nikon's expertise in lens design, optical excellence and industry leading innovation. Its new optical design creates ultra-high definition across the entire frame, especially when used with one of Nikon's full-frame (FX) high-resolution DSLRs. Its a lens that pushes boundaries of imaging possibility, one that can take your photography and videography to a thrilling new level. What will you achieve with it?
No compromises accepted
Pure, distortion-free photos and videos
Chromatic aberration, ghosting and flare is minimized by three Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements. Nano Crystal Coat (N) outperforms conventional antireflection coatings over a broad wavelength range for maximum contrast. Like the AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G, point light sources are reproduced naturally without sagittal coma flare and minimized astigmatism, even at the frame edges. An electromagnetic diaphragm (E) maintains consistent exposure during high-speed capture, while fluorine coat ensures a lifetime of brilliant performances.
Exceptional quality
Superior imaging at your fingertips
The new AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED joins other NIKKOR f/1.4 lenses in the Gold Ring Series, which include only premium primes with Nano Crystal Coat and pro-grade build quality. These other lenses include the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G, AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G, AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G, AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G.
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Customers like the color, sharpness, and picture quality of the camera lens. For example, they mention it's a great portrait lens, it takes fantastic portraits, and it'll rock you with the bokeh. That said, they disagree on autofocus, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the color of the lens. They mention it's an absolutely brilliant lens, with incredible bokeh. The lens is a stunning specimen of modern lens design, and it'll complement any modern camera well. The coating combats flare well, maintaining contrast and color.
"...in technical excellence, the new 105mm f/1.4E is a stunning specimen of modern lens design...." Read more
"...I absolutely love the new 300 f4 FL. It is a great portrait lens - very sharp and fantastic isolation. Also easy to handhold and very mobile...." Read more
"...Re lens - it produces beautiful pictures. Wish it could also support micro photography like its predecessor." Read more
"...It beats the 85mm 1.4G, both in sharpness and contrast. Colors are beautiful, and spot on. Like the 58mm 1.4G, this lens has a look all its own...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. For example, they mention it's very sharp even wide open, and is noticeably sharper than the 105 2.8. Some say the lens is extraordinary and a top-notch primary lens from Nikon. That said, most are happy with the quality and performance of the product.
"...f/1.4 lens that you can actually use at f/1.4 because it is very sharp even wide open. Close it down a bit and it becomes even sharper...." Read more
"...I absolutely love the new 300 f4 FL. It is a great portrait lens - very sharp and fantastic isolation. Also easy to handhold and very mobile...." Read more
"...It beats the 85mm 1.4G, both in sharpness and contrast. Colors are beautiful, and spot on. Like the 58mm 1.4G, this lens has a look all its own...." Read more
"...range of ideal focal lengths for portrait photography, and the wide maximum aperture makes it easy to blur the background—which I love!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the lens. They mention that it captures stunningly sharp images, is spectacular, and is pleased with the clarity of the photos. They also say that it takes fantastic portraits, renders out of focus backgrounds beautifully, and that it's aimed primarily at portrait photography. Overall, most are happy with the lens' performance and recommend it to others.
"...It does take spectacular pictures and the bokeh is worth every penny! However, I would buy other lenses BEFORE you buy this one...." Read more
"...It definitely has changed the game for capturing stunningly sharp images, even so, the cost gave me a reason to pause before clicking the buy button...." Read more
"I had read this lens was great for portraits and it is true. I took this lens with me on my wife's birthday weekend in Montevallo...." Read more
"...Not surprising for a lens this fast. I have been pleased with the clarity of the photos. It works great on by D850." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the bokeh produced by the lens. They mention that it produces excellent creamy boken, with soft backgrounds. Some customers also mention that the lens is a bit heavy, but it feels great on their D5.
"...The bokeh will rock you...." Read more
"...fastest 105mm lens that takes fantastic portraits, with very, very soft backgrounds and beautiful bokeh...." Read more
"...It's a bit on the heavy side but feels great on my D5. It's quick to focus and very quiet...." Read more
"Excellent lens, super sharp, and super fast, which produces excellent creamy bokeh , this a example of my first test shot, with this beautiful..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it performs admirably overall, produces superb results, and works great on their D850 and Z cameras.
"...AF speed were largely unfounded as I felt that the lens performed pretty admirably overall...." Read more
"...I have been pleased with the clarity of the photos. It works great on by D850." Read more
"One of the must-have Primes!!! Works great on the Z cameras, including the Z 50." Read more
"...I use it mainly for indoor sports (hockey/basketball) and the results are superb." Read more
Customers are mixed about the autofocus of the lens. Some mention that it's fast and accurate, while others say that it isn't fast enough to adapt to motion. The minimum focusing distance is a bit restricting, and the lens doesn't adapt quickly enough to capture a clear picture.
"...AF speed and tracking is about 30% quicker and more accurate than the 85mm 1.4G in my experience...." Read more
"...The speed of focusing is not super fast—there's a lot of big glass to move around—so I don't know how well it will work out for something that is..." Read more
"...It's a bit on the heavy side but feels great on my D5. It's quick to focus and very quiet...." Read more
"...Also easy to handhold and very mobile. Minimum focusing is a bit restricting and obviously you need to be able to put some distance between yourself..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the camera lens. Some mention that it's worth the purchase price, while others say that it is super expensive and a little overpriced due to plastic construction.
"...It does take spectacular pictures and the bokeh is worth every penny! However, I would buy other lenses BEFORE you buy this one...." Read more
"...Price tag is steep, but if your bread and butter is shooting portraits, and you like the..." Read more
"...it is sharp as well and with the resolution of the D810 well worth the extra money." Read more
"...It has definitely been worth the purchase price and people have been noticing the improvement of my images...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the camera lenses. They mention that it is quite heavy, over 2 lbs.
"...It's very large (takes a 82mm filter!) and is quite heavy, over 2 lbs...." Read more
"...It's a bit on the heavy side but feels great on my D5. It's quick to focus and very quiet...." Read more
"...Quite possibly Nikon's best optics ever. It's a bit bigger and heavier than I expected, but damn, the images that emerge from it are something else!" Read more
"...It's a big lens and heavy." Read more
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Being an "E" lens, it means that a number of older cameras will not be able to control the aperture, leaving the lens stuck wide open on those cameras. Personally, it makes me a bit sad that there's no way for me to use this lens fully with any film camera, but if it's going to be stuck at an aperture, I suppose I prefer this lens to be stuck wide open than closed down if I ever did decide to go down that route.
As you can probably imagine with a 105mm f/1.4 lens, the size and weight are no joke. This is fairly large lens that will, at times, intimidate people on the other side of it. This is something that many people don't really think about and with people used to modeling or having photos taken of them, it may not affect them, but it might take a bit for some family members to get used to it. And as far as carrying it around for street photography—yes, I've actually tried this—be prepared to be met with suspicion like you're some sort of stalker. All joking aside, it is definitely a large lens and if you're one to be involved in long photo sessions or carry your camera around for long periods of time, I would definitely take the weight and size of it into consideration. I've found that having a sling strap has helped a lot in this regard.
Probably because 105mm makes for a really good portrait length, people assume that this is a portrait lens and while it is an excellent lens for that purpose, I wouldn't necessarily pigeon-hole it like that. Its technical proficiency makes it useful for all sorts of shooting. Ironically, there is a contingent of people that dislike lenses like this for portraits simply because they feel that the sharpness starts to work against them by bringing out all of the details—read: flaws—in the skin. I can empathize with this to a degree and I agree that sharpness should not be the be all/end all of how a lens should be evaluated. That having been said, I will point out that you can soften features in post if you have a sharp lens, but if you don't have a sharp lens, you can't exactly bring detail back.
On this topic, the most obvious competitor to this lens would be Nikon's own 105mm f/2 DC, which is an older autofocus design with Nikon's "De-Focus Control". The 105mm f/2 DC is an excellent lens in its own right and is a very sharp lens as well. The two lenses, however, are quite different and simply render images in a different way so even though the newer lens was likely released as a replacement, I wouldn't really consider it a a spiritual successor to the older lens. Don't get me wrong, the DC does not hold a candle to the 1.4E in image quality, but I definitely think that it has some desirable attributes that have not carried over to the 1.4E there will be different situations that each one is better suited for. I imagine part of this is due to the way we judge lenses has evolved since the advent of all of these sites that will rub laboratory tests and assign numerical performance values. While there are many technical attributes, we can measure objectively, we would do well to keep in mind that a lot of photography is subjective and there are aspects of the character of lenses that can be difficult to quantify. So if you already own the 105mm f/2 DC, I would say try out both before making a decision to "upgrade". Having gone into that, as an exercise in technical excellence, the new 105mm f/1.4E is a stunning specimen of modern lens design.
Attached to a D810, the lens focuses very well and I have not needed to perform any auto-focus micro-adjustments. The speed of focusing is not super fast—there's a lot of big glass to move around—so I don't know how well it will work out for something that is looking for a lens to shoot indoor sports or some other fast action. I have tried shooting some moving animals from time to time and it's been hit or miss, but it's entirely possible that this is due to my technique given the fact that I don't really do that kind of shooting.
All in all, I am very happy to have added this lens to my arsenal and it's been a solid workhorse for me since I got it. I would encourage anyone to give it a shot. In an increasingly competitive market, I really do believe that Nikon hit it out of the park with this particular release. Now if they'll just release a new 50mm and 135mm...
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Update: I recently took the lens out to a soccer game and it seems like my initial concerns about the AF speed were largely unfounded as I felt that the lens performed pretty admirably overall. I've uploaded a few of the photos and while there were certainly a few misses, I ended up with a lot more keepers than I had initially anticipated. Granted, soccer is probably not the ideal sport to be shooting with this lens given the relatively short focal length in relation to the size of the field, but I just wanted to give it a real test and I would say that it passed with flying colors.
Being an "E" lens, it means that a number of older cameras will not be able to control the aperture, leaving the lens stuck wide open on those cameras. Personally, it makes me a bit sad that there's no way for me to use this lens fully with any film camera, but if it's going to be stuck at an aperture, I suppose I prefer this lens to be stuck wide open than closed down if I ever did decide to go down that route.
As you can probably imagine with a 105mm f/1.4 lens, the size and weight are no joke. This is fairly large lens that will, at times, intimidate people on the other side of it. This is something that many people don't really think about and with people used to modeling or having photos taken of them, it may not affect them, but it might take a bit for some family members to get used to it. And as far as carrying it around for street photography—yes, I've actually tried this—be prepared to be met with suspicion like you're some sort of stalker. All joking aside, it is definitely a large lens and if you're one to be involved in long photo sessions or carry your camera around for long periods of time, I would definitely take the weight and size of it into consideration. I've found that having a sling strap has helped a lot in this regard.
Probably because 105mm makes for a really good portrait length, people assume that this is a portrait lens and while it is an excellent lens for that purpose, I wouldn't necessarily pigeon-hole it like that. Its technical proficiency makes it useful for all sorts of shooting. Ironically, there is a contingent of people that dislike lenses like this for portraits simply because they feel that the sharpness starts to work against them by bringing out all of the details—read: flaws—in the skin. I can empathize with this to a degree and I agree that sharpness should not be the be all/end all of how a lens should be evaluated. That having been said, I will point out that you can soften features in post if you have a sharp lens, but if you don't have a sharp lens, you can't exactly bring detail back.
On this topic, the most obvious competitor to this lens would be Nikon's own 105mm f/2 DC, which is an older autofocus design with Nikon's "De-Focus Control". The 105mm f/2 DC is an excellent lens in its own right and is a very sharp lens as well. The two lenses, however, are quite different and simply render images in a different way so even though the newer lens was likely released as a replacement, I wouldn't really consider it a a spiritual successor to the older lens. Don't get me wrong, the DC does not hold a candle to the 1.4E in image quality, but I definitely think that it has some desirable attributes that have not carried over to the 1.4E there will be different situations that each one is better suited for. I imagine part of this is due to the way we judge lenses has evolved since the advent of all of these sites that will rub laboratory tests and assign numerical performance values. While there are many technical attributes, we can measure objectively, we would do well to keep in mind that a lot of photography is subjective and there are aspects of the character of lenses that can be difficult to quantify. So if you already own the 105mm f/2 DC, I would say try out both before making a decision to "upgrade". Having gone into that, as an exercise in technical excellence, the new 105mm f/1.4E is a stunning specimen of modern lens design.
Attached to a D810, the lens focuses very well and I have not needed to perform any auto-focus micro-adjustments. The speed of focusing is not super fast—there's a lot of big glass to move around—so I don't know how well it will work out for something that is looking for a lens to shoot indoor sports or some other fast action. I have tried shooting some moving animals from time to time and it's been hit or miss, but it's entirely possible that this is due to my technique given the fact that I don't really do that kind of shooting.
All in all, I am very happy to have added this lens to my arsenal and it's been a solid workhorse for me since I got it. I would encourage anyone to give it a shot. In an increasingly competitive market, I really do believe that Nikon hit it out of the park with this particular release. Now if they'll just release a new 50mm and 135mm...
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Update: I recently took the lens out to a soccer game and it seems like my initial concerns about the AF speed were largely unfounded as I felt that the lens performed pretty admirably overall. I've uploaded a few of the photos and while there were certainly a few misses, I ended up with a lot more keepers than I had initially anticipated. Granted, soccer is probably not the ideal sport to be shooting with this lens given the relatively short focal length in relation to the size of the field, but I just wanted to give it a real test and I would say that it passed with flying colors.
1) This lens is SHARP wide open. It beats the 85mm 1.4G, both in sharpness and contrast. Colors are beautiful, and spot on. Like the 58mm 1.4G, this lens has a look all its own. It can isolate subjects in a very special way, and really makes them pop in images. Nano coating combats flare well, maintaining contrast and color, which is very useful to me, since I shoot during sunset quite a bit.
2) Don't be fooled, the 105 is comparable in size to the beastly Canon 85mm 1.2. It's very large (takes a 82mm filter!) and is quite heavy, over 2 lbs. I notice its weight whenever its in my camera bag, compared to the 85mm 1.4G. This is the biggest drawback of this lens to me, because when you shoot 8+ hour weddings, you feel the weight from this piece of glass on your shoulder. It balances fine on my D4s, but feels front heavy on my D810.
3) AF speed and tracking is about 30% quicker and more accurate than the 85mm 1.4G in my experience. It's not a speed demon like the 70-200, but it's the fastest I've seen in a Nikon prime.
4) Build quality is solid, with the same polycarbonate exterior as Nikon's other nano primes, along with a gasket at the lens mount. I've shot with it in rain and it's been fine. Focus ring is large and nicely dampened.
5) Price tag is steep, but if your bread and butter is shooting portraits, and you like the telephoto look, this is the lens for you.
Happy shooting!
Just got it. Wow! I've got it paired up with my D500 for now but expect to pair it with the D850 soon. It's super expensive and I can't tell you if it's worth it yet but the pictures are spectacular. The bokeh will rock you. It's one thing to see a super clear and focused picture with awesome bokeh that someone else took but it's just fantastic when you realize you can also take fabulous pictures with the right equipment. I'm not even a good enough photographer to call myself an amateur yet but I can take some really nice pictures of people and landscape with this lens. I shot down the block and up in the sky just to see what the difference was (nighttime). It was very significant upgrade from my 2.8 16-80 zoom. I can't wait to try it out on people and some nighttime landscape and milky way shooting. Definitely need to pair it with the D850 now.
Re lens - it produces beautiful pictures. Wish it could also support micro photography like its predecessor.
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Mejor aún que el 85mm 1.4
Funciona excelente la apertura electrónica.
Se pueden lograr imágenes con una profundidad de campo súper reducida logrando un agradable desenfoque por áreas