Quick answer
The AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED is a fast portrait telephoto for Nikon FX cameras with an electromagnetic diaphragm and Nano Crystal Coat, designed for smooth background rendering.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Smooth bokeh
- Nano Crystal Coat
- Sharp
Cons
- Large and heavy (985 g)
- No VR
Verdict
A specialist portrait lens for Nikon DSLR owners.
About this lens
This 105mm f/1.4 fast short-telephoto prime lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 105mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2016
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 1 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.13x
- Filter thread
- 82 mm
- Weight
- 985 g
- Length
- 106 mm
- Diameter
- 94.5 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED?
- Portraits
- Weddings
- Fashion
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
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° |
Frequently asked questions
What does the E mean in the 105mm f/1.4E?
It indicates an electromagnetic diaphragm, which gives consistent exposure during fast continuous shooting.
Does the 105mm f/1.4E have vibration reduction?
No. It relies on its fast aperture, so use a faster shutter speed for sharp handheld portraits.
Is the AF-S 105mm f/1.4E a full-frame lens?
Yes, and it works on DX bodies as a 158mm-equivalent lens. On FX bodies you get its full field of view; DX bodies apply a 1.5x crop factor.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
