Nikon 105mm VR lens

Alex Mustard · Issue 33, Nov/Dec 2006 · pp. 15–19

Products mentioned: Nikon 105mm f2.8 AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor, Nikon 105mm f2.8 (old version), Nikon 60mm macro lens, Subal Housing, Subtronic Strobes, Nikon D2X, 3T close-up filter, 4T close-up filter, 5T close-up lens

Over the last couple of year’s Nikon has introduced plenty of new glass to excite photographers with fresh possibilities and new solutions. But we photographers of the wet variety can feel a little hard done by because of the 10 or so new lenses released since the 12-24mm, none have really been ideal for underwater use. All that changed in February when Nikon announced a new 105mm macro lens: the micro-nikkor 105mm f2.8 AF-S VR to give it its full name. Macro is a big part of underwater photography and perennially the favourite lenses for Nikon shooters are the 60mm and 105mm. The 60mm is the favoured option in low viz and with larger subjects. While the 105mm is better for shyer subjects and for high magnification reproduction. This is because the longer camera to subject distance (for the same reproduction size) facilitates lighting subjects with our strobes. Few land photographers own…