Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro score essentially the same (4.8 vs 4.8). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.
The Z MC 105mm is the Nikon pick — flagship Z-mount macro with S-Line optics and VR.
The FE 100mm is the new Sony pick — replaces the venerable 90mm with 1.4x magnification.
Nikon Z native. S-Line build. Excellent VR.
1.4x mag. Replaces FE 90mm. Newer platform.
| Spec | NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S | Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Mag | 1:1 | 1.4x (2.8x w/teleconverter) |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony FE |
| VR | Yes | — |
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Generation | — | New |