NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR Svs A6100
Nikon
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Macro, portrait & nature photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Macro, Portrait & Nature Photography — NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S (2021): The macro lens most Nikon Z shooters will end up with — S-line quality, built-in VR, and a flattering focal length that doubles as an outstanding portrait prime.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 is the most affordable; only the nikkor z mc 105mm f/2.8 vr s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S (2021) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £549 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (max aperture) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 29cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro) | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | STM stepping motor — smooth and quiet; less reliable at extreme macro distances | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | 4.5-stop VR (effective at all distances including macro) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 630g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 85mm diameter × 140mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Macro | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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