AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 138

105mm
f/2.8
Macro
Stabilized
750 g
Min focus 0.31 m

Quick answer

The Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 138 is a short telephoto macro 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-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 138 is a macro lens covering 105mm at f/2.8 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. A Micro-Nikkor macro lens for life-size close-ups that also works for portraits.

Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 138 specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 105mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.8
Lens type: Macro
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2006
Optical construction: 14 elements in 12 groups
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: SWM
Minimum focus distance: 0.31 m
Maximum magnification: 1x
Filter thread: 62 mm
Weight: 750 g
Length: 116 mm
Diameter: 83 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 138?

At 105mm this is a short telephoto macro, 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-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 138 use?

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

What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 138?

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-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 138 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-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED 138 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.