Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S - Lens Manual and Review Video

Before using this product, please read these instructions carefully. You will also need to consult the camera manual.

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read "For Your Safety" in its entirety before using this product.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.

• Do not disassemble or modify this product.
  Do not touch internal parts that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident.
  Failure to observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.
• Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the camera power source.
  Continued operation could result in fi re, burns or other injury.
• Keep dry.
  Do not handle with wet hands.
  Failure to observe these precautions could result in fi re or electric shock.
• Do not use this product in the presence of fl ammable dust or gas such as propane, gasoline or aerosols.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in explosion or fire.
• Do not directly view the sun or other bright light source through the lens. Failure to observe this precaution could result in visual impairment.
• Keep this product out of reach of children.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek immediate medical attention.
• Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or low temperatures.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or frostbite.

• Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
  Light focused by the lens could cause fi re or damage to product's internal parts. When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is close to the frame could cause fi re.
• Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in fi re or product malfunction.
• Do not transport cameras or lenses with tripods or similar accessories attached.
  Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notifi ed that any changes or modifi cations made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road,
Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200

Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B

Using the Lens

Parts of the Lens: Names and Functions

Refer to the diagram on the left edge of this sheet.

1	Lens hood mounting mark	Use when attaching the lens hood.	See
2	Rubber grip	—	—
3	Focus ring	Use for manual focus. When focusing using autofocus, you can adjust focus manually by rotating the ring while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway; after focusing, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.	—
4	Lens info panel	View focus distance, depth of fi eld, and other information.	See
5	Control ring	Rotate to adjust a setting such as [Aperture] or [Exposure compensation] assigned using the camera. For more information, see the description of [Custom control assignment], [Custom controls], or [Custom controls (shooting)] in the camera manual.	—
6	Lens mounting mark	Use when mounting the lens on the camera.	See
7	Rubber lens-mount gasket	—	—
8	CPU contacts	Used to transfer data to and from the camera.	—
9	L-Fn button	Press to perform a function assigned using the camera. For more information, see the description of [Custom control assignment], [Custom controls], or [Custom controls (shooting)] in the camera manual.	—
10	Display button (DISP)	Save settings or choose the information shown in the lens info panel.	See
11	Focus-mode switch	Choose a focus mode. A: Autofocus M: Manual focus Note that regardless of the setting chosen, focus must be adjusted manually when manual focus mode is selected using camera controls.	—
12	Focus limit switch	Choose the focus distance limits for autofocus according to your goals. FULL: Choose for subjects at distances anywhere in the lens's full autofocus range (0.29 m/0.96 ft to infi nity). 0.5 m – 0.29 m: Limit autofocus to distances of 0.29 m (0.96 ft) to 0.5 m (1.64 ft). Choose this option for faster focusing when shooting close-ups or at any time when you anticipate that your subject will be no more than 0.5 m away.	—
13	Lens hood	Lens hoods block stray light that would otherwise cause fl are or ghosting. They also serve to protect the lens.	See
14	Lens hood lock mark	Use when attaching the lens hood.
15	Lens hood alignment mark
16	Lens hood lock release button	Use when removing the lens hood.
17	Lens cap (front cap)	—	—
18	Lens cap (rear cap)	—	—

1. Attachment and Removal
   Attaching the Lens
   1. Turn the camera off, remove the body cap, and detach the rear lens cap.
   2. Position the lens on the camera body, keeping the mounting mark on the lens aligned with the mounting mark on the camera body, and then rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place.

Removing the Lens

1. Turn the camera off.
2. Press and hold the lens release button while turning the lens clockwise.

Removing the Lens
Do not remove the lens while the camera is on.

• If, after removing the lens from the camera, you notice that it rattles when shaken, reattach the lens, turn the camera on, and then turn the camera off and remove the lens in the correct order.

2. The Lens Info Panel
   The lens Info panel lights when the lens is attached to a camera and the camera is on.

• Press the lens display button to cycle the display as shown:
  

• The panel turns off automatically when the camera standby timer expires or if no lens operations are performed for about 10 seconds. Press the display button to reactivate the display.

The Lens Info Panel
The focus distance, depth of fi eld, and reproduction ratio displayed in the lens Info panel are approximations only.
Reproduction Ratio
When the reproduction ratio is displayed in the lens info panel, the value shown by the index is the denominator. For example, the index points to "1" to show a reproduction ratio of 1:1 (life size) and to "2" when the reproduction ratio is 1:2 (half life-size).

3. Panel Options
   Follow the steps below to choose the units for focus distance from meters (m) or feet (ft) or adjust the brightness of the lens Info panel.
   1. Press and hold the display button to view settings.
      

• Unit or brightness selection options will be displayed. The currently selected item will fl ash.
• Press the display button to toggle between displays.

2. Choose a setting using the lens control ring.
   Units
   • Rotate the control ring to choose from meters (m) or feet (ft).
     

Brightness

• Rotate the control ring in the "+" (brighter) or "−" (darker) direction.
• Choose from 6 levels of brightness.
  
  
• To turn the lens info panel off, rotate the ring in the "−" direction until the icon changes to .
  

4. Attaching and Removing the Lens Hood
   Attaching the Lens Hood

• Align the lens hood mounting mark with the lens hood alignment mark and then rotate the lens hood until the mounting mark is aligned with the lens hood lock mark .
  

• Close-ups are prone to blur caused by camera shake. We recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod and release the shutter using an optional remote cord or wireless remote controller.
• Shooting at short focus distances noticeably reduces depth of fi eld. To increase depth of fi eld and so increase the apparent depth of focus in front of and behind the focus point, stop aperture down and increase exposure times.
• Be careful not to strike your subject when using the lens hood.

Removing the Lens Hood

• Keeping the lens hood lock release button pressed , rotate the lens hood in the direction shown and remove it from the lens . Lens hood lock release button
  
  
• The same procedure can be used when the lens hood is reversed.

Shooting Close-Ups
This lens can be used for close-ups, letting you get closer to your subject so that it fi lls more of the frame. When shooting close-ups, note the following:

Adjusting Aperture
The aperture of the lens varies in a range that changes with focus distance. At a focus distance of infi nity, aperture ranges from f/2.8 to f/32, while the range at a focus distance of 0.29 m (0.96 ft) is f/4.5 to f/51. At apertures matching or close to the maximum and minimum for the lens in modes A and M, eff ective aperture ¹ is automatically adjusted for changes in focus distance as shown. ² For example, if an aperture of f/2.8 is selected at a focus distance of infi nity, the eff ective aperture when the focus distance is reduced to 0.29 m (0.96 ft) will be f/4.5.

1 Due to the way the lens is constructed, the brightness of the image it projects on the image sensor varies with focus distance. The image darkens as the focus distance drops and the reproduction ratio increases. The camera and lens info panel consequently show an "eff ective aperture" that refl ects this variation in brightness.
2 Assuming an aperture step size of 1/3 EV.

Choosing a Reproduction Ratio
To take pictures at a selected reproduction ratio—for example, 1:1 (life size) or 1:2 (half life-size):

1. Slide the focus-mode switch to M.
2. Press the display button to display the reproduction ratio in the lens info panel.
3. Rotate the focus ring until the desired reproduction ratio is selected in the lens info panel.
   • For example, to select a reproduction ratio of 1:2, rotate the focus ring until the index points to "2". Do not rotate the focus ring after choosing the reproduction ratio.
     
     
4. Position the camera so that the subject is in focus.
   • Move the camera forward or back until the image in the shooting display is in focus.

Reproduction Ratio
The "reproduction ratio" is the ratio of the apparent size of an object on the image sensor to its true size. If the length of the subject on the image sensor is 1 cm when the actual subject is 2 cm long, for example, the reproduction ratio is 1:2 (half life-size).

Vibration Reduction (VR)
The lens supports vibration reduction. Vibration reduction settings can be adjusted from the camera. For more information, see the camera manual.
With [Normal] selected for the on-camera vibration reduction option, vibration reduction allows shutter speeds up to 4.5 stops ^* slower than would otherwise be the case, expanding the range of shutter speeds available.
* Measured according to CIPA standards. Values for lenses that support FX format are measured on FX-format mirrorless cameras, those for DX lenses on DX-format mirrorless cameras. Values for zoom lenses are measured at maximum zoom.

Vibration Reduction and Focus Distance
The eff ectiveness of vibration reduction diminishes as the focus distance drops.

Vibration Reduction
We recommend selecting [Off ] for the on-camera vibration reduction option when the camera is mounted on a tripod or monopod.

Taking Photographs
The focus position may change if you turn the camera off and then on again after focusing. If you have focused on a pre-selected location while waiting for your subject to appear, we recommend that you do not turn the camera off until the picture is taken.

Cameras with AF-Assist Illuminators
The lens or lens hood may block the light from the camera AF-assist illuminator.

• For the information on using the lens with cameras that have built-in AF-assist illuminators, visit the site below. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

Using the Lens on Cameras with a Built-in Flash
Shadows will be visible in photos where light from the built-in fl ash is obscured by the lens or lens hood. Remove the lens hood before shooting. Note, however, that depending on the distance to the subject, and in the case of zoom lenses also on the lens focal length, shadows may appear even when the lens hood is removed.

• For the information on focal lengths and subject distances at which shadows will not appear in photos taken with a built-in fl ash, visit the site below. https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/

Precautions for Use

Lens Care

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

Using the Lens Case

• The case is intended to protect the lens from scratches, not from falls or other physical shocks.
• The case is not water resistant.
• The material used in the case may fade, bleed, stretch, shrink, or change color when rubbed or wet.
• Remove dust with a soft brush.
• Water and stains can be removed from the surface with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
• Do not store in locations exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures or humidity.
• Do not use the case to clean the monitor or lens elements.
• Be careful that the lens does not fall from the case during transport.

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