NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR Svs A6400
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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: 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) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (max aperture) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | 29cm minimum focus distance (1:1 macro) | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | STM stepping motor — smooth and quiet; less reliable at extreme macro distances | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 4.5-stop VR (effective at all distances including macro) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 630g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 85mm diameter × 140mm length | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Macro | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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