Hey Everyone! I hope you find this first look video useful ! I tried to test and show as many things as I could but will be doing some much more detailed videos when I get a full production unit soon ! As always thanks for watching !
Having had the opportunity to shoot portraits with this new 105 in a video we just put out on Adorama and After using the 105 f-mount about a decade this lens was honestly extremely impressive sharper and I felt had some really great color color space in the glass… as well as the price staying consistent to the previous generation while still including some nice extra stuff like the control ring and functions button. The lighter weight alone made me very excited I had a blast shooting portraits in the short time I had to work with it. Shame about the teleconverter but to be honest I never felt the need to throw on one for my work flow. If there’s any downside beyond that maybe I woulda expected it to physically be smaller however the faster focusing,quieter focusing and the drop in weight more than makes up for it
Excellent introduction to the new 105mm macro lens. Good comparison vs. the F-mount version. The discussion of the aperture change at the wide end was appropriate. With your review of the 50mm macro, I'd like to see how it works for copying slides and negatives using the ES-2 or any alternative. This is one of the relatively important features of the 60mm lens and the 105mm macro lenses do not work with the adapter. The specs for the new 50mm macro indicate it works with the ES-2. I've got both lenses on order - the 105mm as a primary macro lens, and the 50mm as a compact lens for travel, an APS-C lens for the Z50, and for copying documents and some small product shots where 105mm is too long.
Nice video and it looks like a fine lens but very disappointed by Nikon for not getting out that 100-400mm. I really think there is a lot more people waiting for that lens rather then for this 105mm.
I’m really not sure I do see lots people asking for a long zoom like the 100-400 or 200-600 but I also see hundreds of people requesting macro lenses so it’s a loose loose…. if they announced the 100-400 instead of the macro then the equally as large macro crowd would of been disappointed….. I mean it’s not like that lens isn’t coming the 100-400 is certainly on the way…. Also I want a long lens as much as anyone else so I’m with you !
Thanks for the pics! Everyone is taking portrait pictures with this 2lenses. Who cares if they can take those pictures. This is a macro lens! No body is going to buy this for portraits. Your the first youtuber i see that use it properly. Thanks for that.
Great video as always 👍 This lens is going to be Massive for Nikon, just look how many people have pre-ordered this lens in the comments (including myself 😀) just WOW !
Reading the comments, sounds like a video about Bellows-Factor and Magnification-Ratio would be needed. All lenses effective-aperture gets smaller the closer the focus range. Nikon autofocus macro lenses as far as I know are the only ones that report their true aperture at close focus.
Hi red. I have the Nikkor S 50 f/1.8, and that lens on a Z7 is Superbly sharp. I'd love to see a comparison test between that and this new "Micro-Nikkor" (MC).
@@stevelink3 Noted Steve. If I can get hold of the Z 50mm f1.8, I would do the video about it. If i can't get hold of the lens then i'll jsut review this Z 50mm macro 🙂
You had me at the title! I'm still shooting with the F-mount 105, but having collected a few Z-mount lenses and seen the better results, (especially with the spectacular 70-200 f/2.8!) I've been long for this lens to be released. I hope I can get one before summer is over, to take advantage of flowers, insects, etc.. Your photos and video are gorgeous! Thank you, Ricci! :)
Oh, and I have only just bought a used F mount 105 macro! Looks like I'll have to try to sell that now and start saving some pennies! Looks very nice. Thanks for the early review; useful as ever!
No one is commenting on the Bokeh. What I can tell so far from your review is that it is quite good! Definitely a remarkable requirement for a macro lens (almost as important as over-all sharpness IMHO). Liked your explanation of effective aperture. Imagine learning all about that on a D70 shooting manual mode with f-mount AIS primes. Of course the manufacturer doesn’t matter. But, it’s quite a bit to learn as an amateur. If anything having a rudimentary body that required M mode for AIS lenses lowered the learning curve as the body isn’t helping much with anything. Nice review. Can’t wait to get my new 105 - hopefully I don’t have to wait too long.
Nice “Intro” to the new NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, Ricci! As a user of the Laowa 100 f/2.8 Ultra Macro with a Nikon Z7, while it has proven to be indeed, ULTRA-sharp, I find that the Focus "throw" is quite short, making it a bit time-consuming to achieve critical focus at the exact desired focus point, hence my great interest in this new Nikkor S lens. So, do you feel that this lens has a very wide/ample focus throw (as other Micro-Nikkor have had), AND do you think that this lens will be sharper at 1:1 than the extremely sharp Laowa Ultra-Micro? Also, why did Nikon abandon the “Micro-Nikkor” designation for the “MC” designation? Thank you!
Thanks Ricci - once you get production versions of the MC lenses - 105, 50 can you do comparisons (both still and video) between 'Z' and 'F' equivalent macro lenses, e.g., 50 S with 60 AFS F2.8, 105 S with AFS F and whether the new ones are much stronger, sharp and worth the ££/$$ over used F vers.
Great review. You picked up on lots of little interesting details as well as the headline specs of course. I like the new Nikkor S design language for instance. There were a few complaints about Z lenses looking a bit like boring black featureless cylinders.
Hi Ricci - great video... looks like an incredible lens. I have a Z50. Am I right in thinking that this lens will give me a (full-frame) effective focal length of 157.5mm, but the magnification ratio is still 1:1 ?
I realise this is not a concern for macro, but the change in aperture at close focus us only related to light transmission and not to DOF, right? Or is the DOF also changed accordingly? Great vid as always! :)
Thanks for the video, ran through it a few times. A question, I have the Z70-200S. For taking pictures of bees and dragonflies in flight etc; what are the advantages of the 105 macro over the 70-200@105mm Wide open? Curious about the focussing speed. I have a Z7 and a Z6 II, planning to use the 105 on the Z6II. Thank you.
great review - only thing I would disagree with is you said its autofocus is fast - I think its very slow. Accurate but slow, particularly when capturing a moving subject.
Only if you compare and pixel peep. If the older lens was good enough before, it’s still good enough. These types of reviews are pointless. I’m using a Nikon 55mm f3.5 non ai lens which is great. I’m not going to run out and buy something new and shiny.
Nikon using effective aperture specifically means that exposure / flash power is mostly independent from reproduction ratio, because in A/M modes the camera will adjust the diaphragm to keep the effective aperture constant. Seems obvious, but the difference is quite noticeable (not in a good way) when using a macro/system that doesn't do this.
How about manual focusing? I assume it is focus by wire? If you focus an object and switch off the camera. After switching it on again is the object still in focus or do you have to refocus it? Thank you…
Hi Ricci, great overview of the 105 thank you. I just got my Z5, and want to shoot macro (mostly flowers, ferns, insects, rock surfaces). But I hike or bike into the locations and weight is a big issue, as is budget. So, in your experience: would the 50 mm version be suitable for someone who wants to "play" with macro shooting? Thanks! Looking forward to more videos :)
Nice to see the growth of the Nikon Z lens family. Although I would have liked the announcement of a 100-400mm or 200-600mm lens more. But the quality of the new Z lenses is impressive.
Thanks for the first look! I’m sure you’re probably planning it anyway, but a 50mm 2.8 MC vs 1.8 S vs 1.2 S would be quite useful. Other ideas for the next vid: Could the 50mm 2.8 replace the 50 1.8 as a photographer’s only 50 in the bag? What about the 2.8 plus the 1.2 as a combo (wedding, portrait photographers, etc.) How practical is the 50 MC as a daily walkaround lens? Film copying (I’ve seen you’ve already replied and said you plan on covering this, just wanted to add another voice seconding it and saying thanks) 105 vs 50 image quality, of course At least one shot illustrating the difference in working distance at 1:1 (sorry I know it’s a bit of a silly thing but I’ve never used a longer macro lens, and seeing the relative camera, tripod, and subject positions would be very useful. It’s like when you show the lens sizes compared to other Z and F lenses, it would really help visualize) Thanks as always, great video!
Great video Ricci, as always! Great job on explaining how reproduction ratio affects effective aperture - it is stuff like this, that makes you stand apart - I can always rely that I will get great information and also learn something new, in your videos.
Great preview. Now there is no mention in the Nikon website about this lens being used for digitizing negatives, however Nikon mentions it for their 50mm version to be compatible with the film digitizer kit. I am hoping you can touch on that or even test it in your 50mm review and if it also works for the 105mm. There is a long term project I want to do to digitize hundreds of 35mm and several 6x6 (MF) film negatives and I want to make a proper purchase for my Z camera. Thanks for all you do, cheers!
The working distance of the 105 mm macros is too long for the normal slide adapters, but it's certainly possible to build your own jig to use one of those lenses to do it.
Thank you for the great sharpness comparison with the 105 F mount lens. The difference was stunning to say the least. Now - with the great AF performance that is available with this new lens in combo with the Z bodies, do you think that using AF when approaching macro distances will be much more usable than it ever has been before? Thanks again Ricci!
Appreciating your videos more and more, good combination of technical talk and actual hands-on insight.. One thing I use my z6 for is fairly close up stop motion. Wondering if the 50mm mc would be better for this (shorter/closer) or the 150 (longer/further away/possibly more useful in other situations)...
Great review! Makes my choices difficult again. Want to switch from my d5200 to a z5. Have the Sigma 105mm macro hsm and thought to buy the z5 with the ftz. But when i hear and see this review about sharpness, i have to think again. What's your opinion? Will the nikon micro 105 z be a big difference compared to the sigma 105 hsm with ftz? Budget is another issue, i have to deal with....🙄
I only have one question. How is the focus breathing on the new 105? My only gripe about the F mount 105 macro was that it has INTENSE amounts of focus breathing that make focus stacking.... difficult. Has this been accounted for in the new Z mount 105mm Macro?
The german Nikon website says: „focus breathing has been eliminated almost completely“ But apart from that, I‘m curious to see how the focus by wire system will work with manual focus.
I just picked up the Z 105 macro from my local camera store today (I am glad that I put im my order early!). It is quite a bit lighter than the 105mm 2.8 F mount macro that I sold. I am eager to test it out!
The macro shots are fantastic. Truly a great lens. It would be great to see it for other uses too, like a portrait shot, with bokeh. From what I have seen so far, looks to be a good addition to my bag. Not too hard on the wallet either.
@@aussie8114 I thought the same but I guess they can't charge more because the better Canon lens (1,4:1) costs about 1500. But the 50mm is expensive in my opinion.
@@patrick.771 I’m sticking with my two D810 bodies and the pro F lenses I have for now. More than good enough for me. I’ve spent a lot on that gear and it’s every bit as good as it was when I bought it. To change over to mirrorless would cost big dollars here. I would get no change out of $15,000. Worst value in the gear is the FTZ they want $500 for that here. It’s not worth more than half that. Mirrorless offers me almost nothing I need.
It will be interesting to see how this lens behaves in the real world of video production. Thankfully the lens appears to be fast, quiet, and sharp, the holy trinity for video use.
Ricci - forgot to ask - some of the sample photos were marked "SB500 Off Camera" did you happen to test the 105mm at 1:1 with the SB5000 mounted ON the camera? If so does the lens cast a shadow on the subject? I know that this is not the "better" way to use the flash... but often when hiking I don't have an option.
Ricci, now that you've had this new Nikkor MC 105 a while, can you please answer this question: "Do you think that this lens will be sharper at 1:1 than the extremely sharp Laowa 100 f/2.8 Ultra-Micro?" If so, I'd love to use it with the Focus Shift Shooting mode of the Z7, which I can't do with the MF Laowa Ultra-Macro. Thank you!
Hola yo compre recién el lente y cuando uso el siguiente código f32 1/125 iso 200 que es para foto dental me sale oscuro al momento de enfocar con la anterior versión era distinto
Great video. Very nice office - better between plants and fungi ejaculating spores than covid coughing coworkers, I guess. It looks so natural. I did miss the ColorChecker Passport, though ;) Man, that lens is sharp! I did not hear an indicative price, but the little display hints at "serious".
@@RicciTalks Great, my birthday present then! Thank you for that information as I was not able to find it on Nikon's website. You are always very helpful with the information you share.
Macro lenses are normally very well corrected for distortion and field. I'd expect nothing less than top-notch performance from the 105 S, especially for field curvature. I suspect the 50/2.8 macro to not perform on the same level. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the previous AF-S 60/2.8 performs better in laboratory conditions.
Slightly off topic. How can we ask Nikon for a new Z7ii feature. I’d like to have virtual crops available, where I see a crop in the viewfinder but the RAW image is saved un-cropped. Unless I’m missing something the image is currently cropped when saved Thanks
I receive mine yesterday and agree with your findings -vs- the F-mount. I also agree being able to use the 105 with TC's is a real shame. The 200/4 macro is really old and slow.
In addition to an earlier comment, here's a copy of my comment in another channel: Aperture of f/4.5 at 1:1 closest focusing distance ... lenses have their focal length and widest aperture specified at infinity. If a lens focuses closer by than infinity by being shifted away from sensor/film completely (the standard way) then its focal length changes and in fact its widest aperture too. This is laws of physics and mathematics. 105mm with f/2.8 means that the diameter of the widest aperture at infinity is 105/2.8=37.5. If this lens has a widest aperture of f/4.5 at 1:1 closest focusing distance, then its focal length has become 37.5*4.5=168.75 mm. This applies to all lenses that do not zoom and do not prevent focus breathing. Note that any "prime" lens that controls focus breathing in fact, optically is a zoom lens. Nikon showing what really happens is interesting and very correct in the sense of politically correct or PC - make that photographically correct. It e.g. means that you can use your handheld spot meter and do not need to worry about any correction for lens extension - just set the camera and shoot. Exposure correction for closer focusing extension was business as usual for all large format shooters in the past, until the arrival of the SinarSix in some studios, as it measured at the plane where the film would be, through the lens. Both the altered focal length and aperture f/number are relevant for the depth of field, though - assuming the circle of confusion does not change with close focusing.
I am bot a macro photographer , but a wildlife , the good news with this announcement in Nikon is that , they user the STM for focus motors ... waiting for Nikon teles , I had a doubt if they go in that direction ... well , looks like they made a great decision there ... waiting for a super fast teles ...
I have also been using the Nikon macro 105mm F-mount for 5 years. I switched to the Z7 a year ago and now I can finally get rid of my adapter and start using the new Z macro lens. It seems to be very promising indeed.
I’m really late to comment but just recently discovered your channel. Seems that I want a long focal length in my Macro lenses. Otherwise the lenses is right up the butt of the subject. Seems more distance the better as far as not disturbing living subjects. 150mm or 200mm are better. 50mm is not optimal for bugs, etc. Maybe for coins or perhaps flowers, but the shorter the focal length, the more difficult the lighting problem in my view.
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Hey Everyone!
I hope you find this first look video useful !
I tried to test and show as many things as I could but will be doing some much more detailed videos when I get a full production unit soon !
As always thanks for watching !
would like to see in future videos with extension tube attached using this lens what kind of magnification and images can be achieved or limitation...
Apparently Jared Polin has complained that Nikon doesn’t have Caterpillar eye detect…
Brought a smile to my face this morning...LOL...
🤣🤣🤣
lol
Loool
I have already patened insect eye detect, and given it to Nikon
Having had the opportunity to shoot portraits with this new 105 in a video we just put out on Adorama and After using the 105 f-mount about a decade this lens was honestly extremely impressive sharper and I felt had some really great color color space in the glass… as well as the price staying consistent to the previous generation while still including some nice extra stuff like the control ring and functions button. The lighter weight alone made me very excited I had a blast shooting portraits in the short time I had to work with it. Shame about the teleconverter but to be honest I never felt the need to throw on one for my work flow. If there’s any downside beyond that maybe I woulda expected it to physically be smaller however the faster focusing,quieter focusing and the drop in weight more than makes up for it
How on earth did you get your hands on that! I've been waiting for mine :) NPS Priority.... thanks for sharing!!! Nice job!
He's a Nikon brand ambassador.
Came for the lens review. Stayed for the Homer shirt.
Thank you ! It’s a favourite of mine !
I've always loved the 105mm focal length for portraits and I also need a macro lens for my Z Series cameras. I'm hoping this will serve both purposes.
I think so
Excellent introduction to the new 105mm macro lens. Good comparison vs. the F-mount version. The discussion of the aperture change at the wide end was appropriate.
With your review of the 50mm macro, I'd like to see how it works for copying slides and negatives using the ES-2 or any alternative. This is one of the relatively important features of the 60mm lens and the 105mm macro lenses do not work with the adapter. The specs for the new 50mm macro indicate it works with the ES-2.
I've got both lenses on order - the 105mm as a primary macro lens, and the 50mm as a compact lens for travel, an APS-C lens for the Z50, and for copying documents and some small product shots where 105mm is too long.
Certainly will look at that
I've been waiting for this lens for so long, super happy. Pretty hyped for that 50mm macro too, id love to try both
Nice video and it looks like a fine lens but very disappointed by Nikon for not getting out that 100-400mm. I really think there is a lot more people waiting for that lens rather then for this 105mm.
I’m really not sure I do see lots people asking for a long zoom like the 100-400 or 200-600 but I also see hundreds of people requesting macro lenses so it’s a loose loose…. if they announced the 100-400 instead of the macro then the equally as large macro crowd would of been disappointed….. I mean it’s not like that lens isn’t coming the 100-400 is certainly on the way…. Also I want a long lens as much as anyone else so I’m with you !
@@RicciTalks Well then Nikon should have released both to really make an impact :-)
Another great example of how lens, camera reviews should be done. Great work as always
Thanks a lot !
Thanks for the pics! Everyone is taking portrait pictures with this 2lenses. Who cares if they can take those pictures. This is a macro lens! No body is going to buy this for portraits. Your the first youtuber i see that use it properly. Thanks for that.
It's fine for portraits! Why wouldn't it be????
Great video as usual. Thanks for the bug trigger warning. That new lens is amazing. Attenborough-level stuff. I can almost hear his voice ...
Thanks a lot ! Glad you like the video !
Great video as always 👍
This lens is going to be Massive for Nikon, just look how many people have pre-ordered this lens in the comments (including myself 😀) just WOW !
Great video. I'll hope you will do a comparing test between Nikon Z MC 105mm and Nikon Z 85mm
Reading the comments, sounds like a video about Bellows-Factor and Magnification-Ratio would be needed. All lenses effective-aperture gets smaller the closer the focus range. Nikon autofocus macro lenses as far as I know are the only ones that report their true aperture at close focus.
This proper reporting happens with my Sigma f-mount 105 macro as well when I use it on a Z camera.
Tokina 100mm macro lens also reports effective aperture
Your videos are so good for showing the quality and a demonstration of the features! Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for watching them !
Stunning, this will one I’ll buy for sure. I’m still using the old D version.
Wow .. the sharpness on that 105mm is INSANE!!! I'm getting hold of the Z 50mm f2.8 tomorrow. Can't wait to test that out too.
Hi red. I have the Nikkor S 50 f/1.8, and that lens on a Z7 is Superbly sharp. I'd love to see a comparison test between that and this new "Micro-Nikkor" (MC).
@@stevelink3 Noted Steve. If I can get hold of the Z 50mm f1.8, I would do the video about it. If i can't get hold of the lens then i'll jsut review this Z 50mm macro 🙂
can't wait to see your review about 50mm macro😍😍... please do it
You had me at the title! I'm still shooting with the F-mount 105, but having collected a few Z-mount lenses and seen the better results, (especially with the spectacular 70-200 f/2.8!) I've been long for this lens to be released. I hope I can get one before summer is over, to take advantage of flowers, insects, etc.. Your photos and video are gorgeous! Thank you, Ricci! :)
Thanks for watching as always !
Camera is going to need “ bug eye “ detection for that lens.
When the autofocus part come up, I thought I just finished watching Techmoan's video 😂
Nice. Thanks Ricci! Really hoped for that 100-400. Still pre-ordered though.
Finally a Z mount 105mm macro.. really happy🔥👍👏
Ricci scores!!!!! Thank you for the outstanding content.
Thank you for watching it !
Ricci is certainly outstanding in his field! (Or forest 🤔)
Love the new office! Thanks again for another great review. Just nabbed a Z6ii and am loving it!
Oh, and I have only just bought a used F mount 105 macro! Looks like I'll have to try to sell that now and start saving some pennies! Looks very nice. Thanks for the early review; useful as ever!
No one is commenting on the Bokeh. What I can tell so far from your review is that it is quite good! Definitely a remarkable requirement for a macro lens (almost as important as over-all sharpness IMHO).
Liked your explanation of effective aperture. Imagine learning all about that on a D70 shooting manual mode with f-mount AIS primes. Of course the manufacturer doesn’t matter. But, it’s quite a bit to learn as an amateur. If anything having a rudimentary body that required M mode for AIS lenses lowered the learning curve as the body isn’t helping much with anything.
Nice review. Can’t wait to get my new 105 - hopefully I don’t have to wait too long.
Nice “Intro” to the new NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, Ricci! As a user of the Laowa 100 f/2.8 Ultra Macro with a Nikon Z7, while it has proven to be indeed, ULTRA-sharp, I find that the Focus "throw" is quite short, making it a bit time-consuming to achieve critical focus at the exact desired focus point, hence my great interest in this new Nikkor S lens. So, do you feel that this lens has a very wide/ample focus throw (as other Micro-Nikkor have had), AND do you think that this lens will be sharper at 1:1 than the extremely sharp Laowa Ultra-Micro? Also, why did Nikon abandon the “Micro-Nikkor” designation for the “MC” designation? Thank you!
Thanks Ricci for your test! And great t-shirt !!!
Thanks Ricci - once you get production versions of the MC lenses - 105, 50 can you do comparisons (both still and video) between 'Z' and 'F' equivalent macro lenses, e.g., 50 S with 60 AFS F2.8, 105 S with AFS F and whether the new ones are much stronger, sharp and worth the ££/$$ over used F vers.
Great review. You picked up on lots of little interesting details as well as the headline specs of course. I like the new Nikkor S design language for instance. There were a few complaints about Z lenses looking a bit like boring black featureless cylinders.
Thanks for the review Ricci:)👍🏼
Thanks is for watching!
Thanks for the great video!
I also took a portrait with my video
It ’s a very nice lens.
Hi Ricci - great video... looks like an incredible lens.
I have a Z50. Am I right in thinking that this lens will give me a (full-frame) effective focal length of 157.5mm, but the magnification ratio is still 1:1 ?
great review. Thanks. Love the office. I'm just waiting for the 200-600
I wouldn't mind calling this lens my own : )
Thanks Ricci - I’m over the moon with the news. Macro lenses are such a big part of what I do in my work as a photographer. I really can’t wait 😬
I realise this is not a concern for macro, but the change in aperture at close focus us only related to light transmission and not to DOF, right? Or is the DOF also changed accordingly? Great vid as always! :)
Thanks for the video, ran through it a few times. A question, I have the Z70-200S. For taking pictures of bees and dragonflies in flight etc; what are the advantages of the 105 macro over the 70-200@105mm Wide open? Curious about the focussing speed. I have a Z7 and a Z6 II, planning to use the 105 on the Z6II. Thank you.
great review - only thing I would disagree with is you said its autofocus is fast - I think its very slow. Accurate but slow, particularly when capturing a moving subject.
Only if you compare and pixel peep. If the older lens was good enough before, it’s still good enough. These types of reviews are pointless. I’m using a Nikon 55mm f3.5 non ai lens which is great. I’m not going to run out and buy something new and shiny.
Always quality video as per usual
Nikon using effective aperture specifically means that exposure / flash power is mostly independent from reproduction ratio, because in A/M modes the camera will adjust the diaphragm to keep the effective aperture constant. Seems obvious, but the difference is quite noticeable (not in a good way) when using a macro/system that doesn't do this.
How about manual focusing? I assume it is focus by wire? If you focus an object and switch off the camera. After switching it on again is the object still in focus or do you have to refocus it? Thank you…
Another great video... Thanks. BTW - love the Homer shirt... I too relate to him ;-)
It’s a favourite of mine
Thanks for the great review Ricci! Just pre-ordered my 105!
Hi Ricci, great overview of the 105 thank you. I just got my Z5, and want to shoot macro (mostly flowers, ferns, insects, rock surfaces). But I hike or bike into the locations and weight is a big issue, as is budget. So, in your experience: would the 50 mm version be suitable for someone who wants to "play" with macro shooting? Thanks! Looking forward to more videos :)
Thanks so much. I own the F version, will go for the Z version.
can you please review the Z85 1.8 vs Z105 F2.8 for image quality
I'm going to pre-order one!
Thanks a once again Ricci. Looking forward to seeing you on the Nikon School event on June 24.
Hi Ricci, another thing I am very interested in is VR performance with and without IBIS. Maybe you could test it with a Z50 and a Z7 in crop mode?
We still waiting about the Focus Breathing as the video (13:15) shows it is the same as the F... It's that right?
Please review the ES 2 adapter on the 50 mm macro for digitizing slides.
Once again the Z variant of the lens is so much sharper. Great job Nikon! Thanks Ricci!
Nice to see the growth of the Nikon Z lens family. Although I would have liked the announcement of a 100-400mm or 200-600mm lens more. But the quality of the new Z lenses is impressive.
Thanks for the first look! I’m sure you’re probably planning it anyway, but a 50mm 2.8 MC vs 1.8 S vs 1.2 S would be quite useful.
Other ideas for the next vid:
Could the 50mm 2.8 replace the 50 1.8 as a photographer’s only 50 in the bag?
What about the 2.8 plus the 1.2 as a combo (wedding, portrait photographers, etc.)
How practical is the 50 MC as a daily walkaround lens?
Film copying (I’ve seen you’ve already replied and said you plan on covering this, just wanted to add another voice seconding it and saying thanks)
105 vs 50 image quality, of course
At least one shot illustrating the difference in working distance at 1:1 (sorry I know it’s a bit of a silly thing but I’ve never used a longer macro lens, and seeing the relative camera, tripod, and subject positions would be very useful. It’s like when you show the lens sizes compared to other Z and F lenses, it would really help visualize)
Thanks as always, great video!
Great video Ricci, as always! Great job on explaining how reproduction ratio affects effective aperture - it is stuff like this, that makes you stand apart - I can always rely that I will get great information and also learn something new, in your videos.
Nice video. Looks like this Z MC 105 F2.8 is amazing.
And thanks you explaining to us aperture behavior.
Great preview.
Now there is no mention in the Nikon website about this lens being used for digitizing negatives, however Nikon mentions it for their 50mm version to be compatible with the film digitizer kit.
I am hoping you can touch on that or even test it in your 50mm review and if it also works for the 105mm.
There is a long term project I want to do to digitize hundreds of 35mm and several 6x6 (MF) film negatives and I want to make a proper purchase for my Z camera.
Thanks for all you do, cheers!
The es2 works with the 50mm so will go over that when I get the 50mm
The working distance of the 105 mm macros is too long for the normal slide adapters, but it's certainly possible to build your own jig to use one of those lenses to do it.
@@-szega will I still be able to get a 1:1 reproduction of a 35mm [negative] frame by building my own rig?
@@RicciTalks awesome, thanks!
Thank you for the great sharpness comparison with the 105 F mount lens. The difference was stunning to say the least. Now - with the great AF performance that is available with this new lens in combo with the Z bodies, do you think that using AF when approaching macro distances will be much more usable than it ever has been before? Thanks again Ricci!
The example of the little toy figures was shot at and in the macro range from 0.29-0.5m af worked great
@@RicciTalks , beautiful, thank you!
Appreciating your videos more and more, good combination of technical talk and actual hands-on insight.. One thing I use my z6 for is fairly close up stop motion. Wondering if the 50mm mc would be better for this (shorter/closer) or the 150 (longer/further away/possibly more useful in other situations)...
Do you think TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 2X mAcro tilt shift lens is better because it's 2X and has tilt shift?
Lol! Thank you for the bug warning. I was watching this whilst eating my long awaited dinner.
How soon Nikon could release 24-105mm?
Great review!
Makes my choices difficult again. Want to switch from my d5200 to a z5. Have the Sigma 105mm macro hsm and thought to buy the z5 with the ftz. But when i hear and see this review about sharpness, i have to think again.
What's your opinion? Will the nikon micro 105 z be a big difference compared to the sigma 105 hsm with ftz?
Budget is another issue, i have to deal with....🙄
I only have one question. How is the focus breathing on the new 105? My only gripe about the F mount 105 macro was that it has INTENSE amounts of focus breathing that make focus stacking.... difficult. Has this been accounted for in the new Z mount 105mm Macro?
The german Nikon website says: „focus breathing has been eliminated almost completely“
But apart from that, I‘m curious to see how the focus by wire system will work with manual focus.
From what the video shows it is not much different with the F... 13:20 ~
Hi Ricci, thanks for the comparison. Which tripod(s) and ballhead(s) do/did you use for macro and for the comparison? Regards, jb
Ricci: The reason why my bankaccount does not increase....
I can only apologise
How does this work with a Cropped Sensor Z50? I would be interested to know that please.
Works just as Iv shown here the only difference is the lens is a 157mm lens
I just picked up the Z 105 macro from my local camera store today (I am glad that I put im my order early!). It is quite a bit lighter than the 105mm 2.8 F mount macro that I sold. I am eager to test it out!
You are right. My new Z mount 105mm macro wipes the floor with my old 105mm VR macro F mount lens!
The macro shots are fantastic. Truly a great lens. It would be great to see it for other uses too, like a portrait shot, with bokeh. From what I have seen so far, looks to be a good addition to my bag. Not too hard on the wallet either.
I won’t ask how much it’s going to cost 💰 Paid $250 for my Tokina so I will be sticking with that.
999 USD. Less than expected
@@patrick.771 Just checked it’s listed at $1,700 here. That’s not as bad as I thought it would be. I thought it would be about $2,500 here.
@@aussie8114 I thought the same but I guess they can't charge more because the better Canon lens (1,4:1) costs about 1500.
But the 50mm is expensive in my opinion.
@@patrick.771 I’m sticking with my two D810 bodies and the pro F lenses I have for now. More than good enough for me. I’ve spent a lot on that gear and it’s every bit as good as it was when I bought it. To change over to mirrorless would cost big dollars here. I would get no change out of $15,000. Worst value in the gear is the FTZ they want $500 for that here. It’s not worth more than half that. Mirrorless offers me almost nothing I need.
@@aussie8114 yeah, the D810 is still a very good camera ;-)
When you get the 50mm can you demonstrate its use with the film digitizer accessory?
That’s an excellent suggestion, I was thinking how the superb sharpness of the 105mm would probably make it great for film digitizing, too
It will be interesting to see how this lens behaves in the real world of video production. Thankfully the lens appears to be fast, quiet, and sharp, the holy trinity for video use.
Quick question do all lenses have micro photography mode or no
Wow, I was waiting for this!
Ricci - forgot to ask - some of the sample photos were marked "SB500 Off Camera" did you happen to test the 105mm at 1:1 with the SB5000 mounted ON the camera? If so does the lens cast a shadow on the subject? I know that this is not the "better" way to use the flash... but often when hiking I don't have an option.
Ricci, now that you've had this new Nikkor MC 105 a while, can you please answer this question: "Do you think that this lens will be sharper at 1:1 than the extremely sharp Laowa 100 f/2.8 Ultra-Micro?" If so, I'd love to use it with the Focus Shift Shooting mode of the Z7, which I can't do with the MF Laowa Ultra-Macro. Thank you!
Hola yo compre recién el lente y cuando uso el siguiente código f32 1/125 iso 200 que es para foto dental me sale oscuro al momento de enfocar con la anterior versión era distinto
.. can be used with Macro Tubes?. If so, how good/bad do the images look?.
Great video. Very nice office - better between plants and fungi ejaculating spores than covid coughing coworkers, I guess. It looks so natural. I did miss the ColorChecker Passport, though ;) Man, that lens is sharp! I did not hear an indicative price, but the little display hints at "serious".
No TC support like the legacy F mount 105? I am truly disappointed and with each disappointment .......
Pre-ordered this and the 50 mm f/2.8 MC today! Surprise us Nikon with your fast delivery!
Should be available end of june
@@RicciTalks Great, my birthday present then! Thank you for that information as I was not able to find it on Nikon's website. You are always very helpful with the information you share.
I love your reviews but this time you ARE the ONLY one to said that this lens AF it is fast!!!!...
When it will be available in the stores?
Not sure on the date but they are available to pre order now you won’t be able to walk in to a shop and buy one
Hi. The ES-2 adapter has a 62mm thread, any chance it’ll work? I’m guessing focus distance is the issue. Thanks.
I use Nikon's micro lenses for artwork reproduction. Can you test barrel and pin cushion distortion at distance vs F-mount? Thanks!
Will do Lightroom already has a lens profile
Macro lenses are normally very well corrected for distortion and field. I'd expect nothing less than top-notch performance from the 105 S, especially for field curvature.
I suspect the 50/2.8 macro to not perform on the same level. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the previous AF-S 60/2.8 performs better in laboratory conditions.
It's not always about equipment, it's about artistic ability and your imagination.
Slightly off topic.
How can we ask Nikon for a new Z7ii feature. I’d like to have virtual crops available, where I see a crop in the viewfinder but the RAW image is saved un-cropped.
Unless I’m missing something the image is currently cropped when saved
Thanks
I receive mine yesterday and agree with your findings -vs- the F-mount. I also agree being able to use the 105 with TC's is a real shame. The 200/4 macro is really old and slow.
In addition to an earlier comment, here's a copy of my comment in another channel: Aperture of f/4.5 at 1:1 closest focusing distance ... lenses have their focal length and widest aperture specified at infinity. If a lens focuses closer by than infinity by being shifted away from sensor/film completely (the standard way) then its focal length changes and in fact its widest aperture too. This is laws of physics and mathematics. 105mm with f/2.8 means that the diameter of the widest aperture at infinity is 105/2.8=37.5. If this lens has a widest aperture of f/4.5 at 1:1 closest focusing distance, then its focal length has become 37.5*4.5=168.75 mm. This applies to all lenses that do not zoom and do not prevent focus breathing. Note that any "prime" lens that controls focus breathing in fact, optically is a zoom lens. Nikon showing what really happens is interesting and very correct in the sense of politically correct or PC - make that photographically correct. It e.g. means that you can use your handheld spot meter and do not need to worry about any correction for lens extension - just set the camera and shoot.
Exposure correction for closer focusing extension was business as usual for all large format shooters in the past, until the arrival of the SinarSix in some studios, as it measured at the plane where the film would be, through the lens. Both the altered focal length and aperture f/number are relevant for the depth of field, though - assuming the circle of confusion does not change with close focusing.
I waiting for this lens for so long. Thanks for the overview, very well explained. The aperture was not clear to me so far. Thanks Heinz
Glad you found it useful !
I am bot a macro photographer , but a wildlife , the good news with this announcement in Nikon is that , they user the STM for focus motors ... waiting for Nikon teles , I had a doubt if they go in that direction ... well , looks like they made a great decision there ... waiting for a super fast teles ...
Thanks for sharing this new lens. I did not plan on getting this focal length, however I have decided to get one, once released. Thanks
Glad you found the video useful
I have also been using the Nikon macro 105mm F-mount for 5 years. I switched to the Z7 a year ago and now I can finally get rid of my adapter and start using the new Z macro lens. It seems to be very promising indeed.
I’m really late to comment but just recently discovered your channel. Seems that I want a long focal length in my Macro lenses. Otherwise the lenses is right up the butt of the subject. Seems more distance the better as far as not disturbing living subjects. 150mm or 200mm are better. 50mm is not optimal for bugs, etc. Maybe for coins or perhaps flowers, but the shorter the focal length, the more difficult the lighting problem in my view.
OMG 😱
any thoughts on why my vibration reduction is greyed out on my z7 when i use this lens?