The verdict
The Z MC 105mm is the Nikon pick — flagship Z-mount macro with S-Line optics and VR.
Strengths
- +S-Line optics
- +Excellent VR system
- +1:1 macro
- +Nikon Z mount native
Watch-outs
- −Premium pricing
- −Nikon Z only
- −Heavier than Tamron 90mm
How it compares
Nikon Z native. S-Line build. Excellent VR.
Who this is for
At a glance: Nikon Z system macro photographers.
Why you’d buy the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
- S-Line optics.
- Excellent VR system.
- Nikon Z mount native.
Why you’d skip it
- Premium pricing.
- Nikon Z only.
- Heavier than Tamron 90mm.
Rating sources
Our 4.8 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
