Nikon Nikon F Prime

AF Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D

105mm
f/2.8
Prime

Quick answer

The Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D is a short telephoto prime lens covering 105mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

The Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D is a short-telephoto prime lens covering 105mm at f/2.8 for Nikon F mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 105mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Prime

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D?

At 105mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:

Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings
Isolating subjects from the background

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	105mm	19.5°	23.3°
APS-C	1.5x	158mm	13°	15.6°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D?

It is a fixed 105mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 105mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.

What is the Nikon AF Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 158mm on full frame, with a 13° horizontal and 15.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.