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We've been waiting quite a while for Nikon to add native Z mount macro lenses to its line up, and now two have come along at once. The Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, which we're testing here, was launched at the same time as the more affordable Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8.  Although both offer macro capabilities, both are aimed at different audiences. While the latter is intended as a cheaper, smaller, and lighter all-rounder option for a wide variety of different uses, the higher-quality, more expensive and larger 105mm is targeted more squarely at those for whom macro is a particular passion. Intended to be used with full-frame cameras such as the Nikon Z7 II (below) or Nikon Z6 II , 105mm is a classic focal length for macro and close-up work. But it should also double up nicely as a short telephoto offering, making it well-suited to other scenarios such as portraits. (Image credit: Future) Although relatively compact for its type, weighing in at 630g and measuring 140...

We've been waiting quite a while for Nikon to add native Z mount macro lenses to its line up, and now two have come along at once. The Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, which we're testing here, was launched at the same time as the more affordable Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8.  Although both offer macro capabilities, both are aimed at different audiences. While the latter is intended as a cheaper, smaller, and lighter all-rounder option for a wide variety of different uses, the higher-quality, more expensive and larger 105mm is targeted more squarely at those for whom macro is a particular passion. Intended to be used with full-frame cameras such as the Nikon Z7 II (below) or Nikon Z6 II, 105mm is a classic focal length for macro and close-up work. But it should also double up as nicely a short telephoto offering, making it well-suited to other subjects such as portraits. (Image credit: Future) Although relatively compact for its type, weighing in at 630g and measuring 140mm ...