AF-S Micro Nikkor 105 1:2.8 G ED as general purpose lens

[MEPER]

The review just shows how I assume the 105 G ED would perform in a similar situation regarding purple fringe. I could probably find a similar fountain in Copenhagen and try it out.
It also shows that a lot of other lenses from top lens produces can have those troubles with LO CA. Then I also got a bit excited by the Voigtländer 65/2 after reading the review.
The Z-version has contacts which is a big advantage for a 3rd party MF-lens.

Back on track. This reviewer still uses his 105 G ED of various reasons. Review updated 2023 (105 G ED is from 2006):
https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-vr-105mm-f2-8g-macro-lens
He like the built quality and he has learned how to "mitigate" the weak sides of the lens. He like the bokeh of the lens.

[KarlMera]

The review just shows how I assume the 105 G ED would perform in a similar situation regarding purple fringe.

Sorry, for me that is not very logical. If you like reading lens reviews LensTip is interesting for you, here you can compare the 105 brands and versions. I am not a lens tester.

[Frank Fremerey]

A couple of days back I took a short walk and tested the AFS 105 Micro at f/2.8 as a general purpose lens to check bokeh quality etc.
I was quite satisfied with the quality. I did not see any disturbing Longitudinal CA. Lens has VR and is well built.
I will keep it for that purpose. 2nd hand prices are quite low. I have an old "Made in Japan" version.
Last year I purchased a nice 2nd hand AF 105/2.8 D lens. I was expecting this lens (based on rumors) to have less CA at 2.8 close up but not according to the test I performed (to my surprise). But a nice lens anyway and it was cheap.
I think the AFS 105 Micro can make nice portraits at 2.8.

Since I obtained the Z 2.8/105 MC the F-mounts are not interesting for me anymore. I did not like the focussing sound of the copy I have used

[Birna Rørslett]

An interesting alternative to the AF/AFS/MF 105 Micro-Nikkors is the Laowa 100mm f/2.8. Image quality is very good and it focuses to 2X life-size on its own. I've used it for close-ups (stacking in studio) and as a short "tele" for ordinary photography. MF only, though. Price is not very elevated.

[ARTUROARTISTA]

Hola. I use the Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4, sometimes with TC-200, or the PN11, and I also shoot with the Chinese lens that Birna mentions, the LAOWA 100 F2.8, they are different, the Chinese one is more versatile and effective, but depending on the camera, the light, the time of day, the distance, everything changes.

[fish_shooter]

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It would be interesting to know the design goals (requirements) before the AFS lens was developed and if all the requirements was met before it was decided to approve the lens for production.
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I will take a stab at this - from the underwater shooter's perspective.
Advantage 1 (over previous D version): Full time manual focusing, no need to flip controls so much faster to switch focusing modes. Important when shooting small fish while scuba diving on coral reefs (10 to 15 cm length is a common size range).

Advantage 2 (over previous D version): Fixed length of the lens. One can therefore have a lens port just long enough to fit the lens without having more space between the glass as one focuses on greater distance. This enables the attachment of numerous "wet" lenses. One can attach and remove while under water. Optics optimally designed for this purpose. Nauticam has innovated a lot in this department. See attached pix. The SMC-1 and piggyback Multiplier enable >> 1:1. The EMWL came out during Covid. The version shown covers 130°. I have other objectives as well. Between the EMWL objective and lens port is the focusing unit designed for the 105 AFS. I have the Nauticam Water Jacket fitted between the 130° objective and the focusing unit as the location has a lot of suspended particles that show as black specks when between these two parts. The Water Jacket is filled with cleaner water (in maple syrup jug).

[Birna Rørslett]

Interesting setup. Thanks for your information on alternate uses for this lens.