Product Description

The AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF Lens is the world's first macro lens equipped with SWM (Silent Wave Motor) and VR (Vibration Reduction) systems. The VRII function minimizes camera shake by offering the equivalent of a shutter speed 4 stops faster. The SWM enables fast and quiet autofocusing, and quick switching between autofocus and manual operation. The IF design provides a constant lens length and eliminates rotation of the front lens element, facilitating the use of circular polarizing filters and the Nikon Close-up. The Nano Crystal Coat ensures superior optical performance by virtually eliminating internal lens element reflections. Closest focusing distance - 0.314m (1 ft.) Focus-limit switch Macro focusing M/A and Manual Focus Modes Includes CL-1020 Lens Pouch, LC-62mm snap-on front lens cap, LF-1 rear lens cap Unit Dimensions(from the camera's lens mounting flange) - 83 x 116mm Weight (approx.) - 790g

Product Details

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: 2160
• Released on: 2006-04-25
• Dimensions: 9.00" h x 6.00" w x 4.00" l, 1.27 pounds

Features

• Designed for close-up and macro photography; versatile enough for virtually any photographic situation
• Features new VR II vibration reduction technology, which allows photographers to shoot hand-held shots up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible
• Nano-Crystal coat and ED glass elements that enhance overall image quality by further reducing flare and chromatic aberrations
• Includes an internal focus, which provides fast and quiet auto-focusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining the subject's working distance
• Weighs 27.9 ounces, and measures 3.3 x 4.5 inches (Diameter x Depth)

Amazon.com Product Description
The Nikon 2160 105mm f2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor Lens is the world's first macro lens featuring Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction. Designed for close-up and macro photography, this camera lens is versatile enough for virtually any photographic situation.

This Nikon 105 millimeter lens features Nikon's new VR II vibration reduction technology, which allows photographers to shoot hand-held shots at up to four shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, providing sharper images in general and in close-up photography. This lens also features a high-resolution and high optical performance, with a Nano-Crystal coat and ED glass elements that enhance overall image quality by further reducing flare and chromatic aberrations, and contributing to improved color, contrast and clarity. Constructed with an f2.8 lens, this unit includes an internal focus, which provides fast and quiet auto-focusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining the subject's working distance through the focus range. This lens has a non-rotating front design that is convenient for use with circular polarizing filters and the R1C1 wireless close-up Speedlight system. Specifically engineered for both Nikon digital and 35mm SLR cameras, the Nikon ED-IF AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor lens helps ensure high quality and high performance for all photographers, from amateurs to professionals, and includes front and rear lens caps, an HB-38 bayonet lens hood, and a CL-1020 flexible lens pouch. The 2160 weighs 27.9 ounces and measures 3.3 x 4.5 inches (diameter x depth).

What's in the Box
The 105mm f2.8 ED-IF AF-S VR lens, 62mm snap-on front lens cap (LC-62), rear lens cap (LF-1), bayonet hood (HB-38), and flexible lens pouch (CL-1020).

Customer Reviews

105mm macro lense
I received this lens in very good shape and have used this on about 30 pictures and the resolution is great. I can hold the camera in my handsfor sevral pictures but it works best to use a tripod for very steady pictures as I like very close up images. It can be used for portraits and close ups as it has a very narrow viewing angle and I go to the zoom lens for the rest. I used a Nikon D200 for these pictures

Not worth the money!!
A good lens, but save your dollars and buy the older model, or the Tamron 90 macro. VR does not work up close, and that's the selling point of this lens. If you have to go manual for a macro shot, any of the other macros will suffice. I recently sold mine on ebay as I found that my Tamron 90 macro was just as sharp!! At half the price!!! Also, the 18-200 Nikon offers very good basic macro, and is much more of an all around lens!!

Superb Macro Lens
This excellent MACRO or MICRO or Portrait lens, opens up a field of photo opps that is new to this photographer.
Flowers, insects and miniatures, to name a few. The depth of field is close to an inch when needed. The VR makes handheld shots in the field. The two range limiters are helpful.
The lens is larger and heavier than I expected, but so is versatility better than I expected.