Nikkor Z MC 105mm f2.8 VR S and 50mm f2.8 Macro Lenses Introduced

With the Nikkor Z MC 50mm f2.8 and the Nikkor Z MC 105mm f2.8 VR S, Nikon has announced two macro lenses that have long been listed in the Nikon Z lenses roadmaps without detailed information. Nikon has now presented the first two macro lenses of the Nikon Z family with all the details and promised their availability by the end of this month.

The new, extremely light Nikkor Z MC 105mm f2.8 is a professional macro lens of the S series and creates images with depth and attention to detail. It is a compact, light, and versatile macro with which even beginners in macro photography can take fascinating close-ups. This lens is also attractive for owners of a Z 50 camera, as it becomes short macro tele due to the smaller image sensor (DX or APS-C format), which corresponds to a 35 mm focal length.

With the long-awaited 105 mm macro lens in conjunction with the Z system, impressively beautiful macro results can be achieved. It is suitable for professional photographers and avid macro photographers. But the smaller and cheaper model also has a lot to offer: The new Nikkor Z MC 50mm f2.8 macro lens is the ideal solution for beginners in real macro photography. This is the right lens for anyone looking for a versatile 50 mm lens that can also take high-quality close-ups.

With its image scale of 1: 1, precise focusing, and excellent image performance, the professional Nikkor Z MC 105mm f2.8 enables masterful life-size shots. With its medium telephoto angle, this Nikon macro lens is also predestined for detailed portrait shots: sharpness and contrast are just as unique as the bokeh. The controls are precise and flexible and photographers can reverse the direction of rotation to focus the lens if necessary.

The new Nikkor Z MC 50mm f2.8 lens is an all-rounder and brings out the beauty of even the most common subjects. From seductive food photography to close-up shots of flowers, the photographer can create super-sharp life-size macro images (1: 1) and impressive close-ups of small subjects and details. The focus works quickly and reliably.

Even with a distance of the macro lens to the subject of only 5.6 cm, users can also use the classic focal length of 50 mm with its natural perspective and high light intensity to capture subjects from portraits to street photography. The 50 mm lens is also a compact solution for close range on a Nikon Z system camera with a DX sensor. The image section then corresponds to that of a 75mm lens on a Nikon FX camera.

Nikkor Z MC 50mm f2.8 Specifications

• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Mount: Nikon Z
• Format Compatibility: Full-Frame
• Angle of View: 31° 30′
• Minimum Focus Distance: 6.3″ / 16 cm
• Maximum Magnification: 1x
• Macro Reproduction Ratio: 1:1
• Optical Design: 10 Elements in 7 Groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9
• Focus Type: Autofocus
• Image Stabilization: No
• Front Filter Size: 46 mm
• Dimensions (ø x L): 74.5 x 66 mm
• Weight: 8.8 oz / 250 g
• Price: $645.95, is now available to pre-order on Bhphotovideo.com.

Nikkor Z MC 105mm f2.8 Specifications

• Focal Length: 105mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/32
• Lens Mount: Nikon Z
• Format Compatibility: Full-Frame
• Minimum Focus Distance: 11.4″ / 29 cm
• Macro Reproduction Ratio: 1:1
• Focus Type: Autofocus
• Image Stabilization: Yes
• Front Filter Size: 62 mm
• Weight: 1.4 lb / 625 g
• Price: $996.95, is now available to pre-order on Bhphotovideo.com.

Recently, Nikon has also announced the development of the Z 9 as their first top-of-the-line model for their full-frame mirrorless camera Z system. The definitive announcement or the presentation of the camera should take place this year, but the Nikon Z 9 has already been listed on the Bhphotovideo.com website without any pricing and availability details.