NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S vs NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 95g lighter (630g vs 725g).
- —The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is faster: f/2.8 vs f/4 (≈1.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S cost $300 less ($1,000 vs $1,300).
- —For close-ups the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S reaches 1.00× vs 0.35×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 105mm
- 28–400mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8◆
- F4–8
- Weight
- 630g◆
- 725g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 85.0 × 140.0mm
- 84.5 × 141.5mm
- Volume
- 794 cm³
- 794 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.79 g/cm³
- 0.91 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀62mm
- ⌀77mm
- Min focus
- 0.29m
- 0.20m◆
- Max magnification
- 1.00×◆
- 0.35×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 11
- 21 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- STM, multi-focusing
- Stepping Motor (STM)
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $1,000◆
- $1,300
- Sharpness
- 9.4◆
- 7.4
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.6◆
- 6.6
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.3◆
- 7.8
- Flare Resistance
- 8.6◆
- 7.6
- Build / Sealing
- 9.0◆
- 7.8
- Value / Size
- 8.6◆
- 8.4
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
- NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
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