MTF ChartOptical DesignVERSATILE LONG-REACH MACRO LENS WITH VIBRATION REDUCTIONWhen greater working distance is needed for close-up and macro shooting, the AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8 delivers. This lens is optimised for close-up and macro photography yet versatile enough for all photographic situations. Take advantage of 105 mm of reach, exceptional image quality, a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture, and 1:1 reproduction ratio. Advanced Nikon lens technologies like Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction (VR) ensure fast, steady focusing� even when shooting handheld. STUNNING SHARPNESSVibration Reduction (VR) The AF-S Micro AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED�s is a lens that delivers crisp yet natural images in any genre of photography. Its long reach and built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) bring new possibilities to handheld macro shooting. The longer focal length offers ample working distance when shooting close ups of flowers, insects, and small wildlife. Its medium-telephoto angle-of-view even creates beautiful portraits. Nikon�s VR (Vibration Reduction) provides 3.0 stops� of blur-free handheld shooting, assuring dramatically sharper still images and HD video capture. ADVANCED OPTICAL DESIGNOutstanding close-up performance  The AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED�s remarkable performance is born from the rich Micro-NIKKOR legacy in the field of close-up photography. From its superior Vibration Reduction (VR) system to its ultra-fast, ultra-quiet Silent Wave Motor (SWM), innovative Nikon lens technologies ensure this advanced lens draws out the full potential of advanced DSLRs.Sample Image