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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED

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Pros

  • The lens features a useful distance scale in meters and feet
  • build quality is very good
  • Both lenses are protected with a rear lens element

Cons

  • slightly higher-than-expected chromatic aberration
  • the 105mm is significantly larger and heavier
  • smudges

Key specs

  • Fixed
  • 14
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 105 mm
  • no
  • Normal, Telephoto

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED - Pros & Cons

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED

Pros

  • The lens features a useful distance scale in meters and feet
  • build quality is very good
  • Both lenses are protected with a rear lens element
  • 4E is built very well
  • finer motor definitely does a good job at delivering quite accurate focus
  • quick
  • silent and responsive
  • The AF is very fast and near noiseless
  • good-to-excellent transmission of T1
  • high sharpness wide-open and excellent peripheral sharpness
  • 105mm performs exceptionally well

Cons

  • slightly higher-than-expected chromatic aberration
  • the 105mm is significantly larger and heavier
  • smudges
  • dirt or moisture are easily removed
  • otherwise soft background blurring
  • Chromatic Aberration Geometric Distortion Chromatic Aberration Geometric
  • magenta fringing in the center of the frame
  • The lens reverses for storage on the lens
  • lens and camera body are not properly adjusted
  • Nikon Lenses Lab tested Lens
  • big and heavy short-telephoto prime lens

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mountNikon AF-S
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Aperture
Aperture max1.4
Aperture min16
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements14
Groups9
Special elements / coatings
  • 3 ED elements
  • Nano Crystal coating
  • Fluorine coating
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Dimensions
Weight34.74 oz
Diameter3.74 in
Length4.17 in
Filter size3.23 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 105
Maximum magnification0.13 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeRing Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance1
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingyes

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED Nikon - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.4
Based on 9 reviews
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED review: The best-performing lens in the lineup below 200mm
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DXOMARK
Published: 13.12.2016
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED review: The best-performing lens in the lineup below 200mm

With a slightly narrower angle of view and a slightly greater image magnification than the 85mm, resulting in marginally more pronounced subject isolation, the 105mm has long been a popular alternative. This new high-speed F1.4 autofocus model from Nikon will eventually replace the earlier AF DC-Nikkor 105mm F2D (defocus control) model, and is currently the fastest of its type.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED Nikon 105mm f/1.4 Review
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Kenrockwell.com
Nikon 105mm f/1.4 Review
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED Nikon 105mm f/1.4E Review - Photography Life
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Photography Life
Published: 11.02.2017
Nikon 105mm f/1.4E Review - Photography Life
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED Nikon 105mm f1.4E review | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 14.09.2016
Nikon 105mm f1.4E review | Cameralabs
4.0
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED AF-S Nikkor Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 27.07.2016
Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED AF-S Nikkor Review

Looking for a Nikon 105mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED review: The best-performing lens in the lineup below 200mm
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DXOMARK
Published: 13.12.2016
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED review: The best-performing lens in the lineup below 200mm

With a slightly narrower angle of view and a slightly greater image magnification than the 85mm, resulting in marginally more pronounced subject isolation, the 105mm has long been a popular alternative. This new high-speed F1.4 autofocus model from Nikon will eventually replace the earlier AF DC-Nikkor 105mm F2D (defocus control) model, and is currently the fastest of its type.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED Review
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PCMAG
Published: 06.12.2016
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED Review
4.5

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED is one of the sharpest lenses we've tested, and sure to be the darling of portrait photographers and bokeh fiends.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 05.10.2016
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED from Nikon is a short telephoto prime lens for full-frame FX DSLR cameras. The 105mm f/1.4 features 14 optical elements in 9 groups and a Silent Wave Motor which provides smooth and fast autofocus with full-time manual focus override. Retailing for £2,049.99 / $2,199.95, read our Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED review to find out if it's worth the substantial investment.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens
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Photo Review
Published: 26.09.2016
AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens
4.5

A fast, weather-resistant prime lens that is ideal for portraiture with Nikon's FX cameras.

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