Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm

Nikon
70 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

Viltrox
86 Overall Score

Scores

Portrait
Nikon
37
Viltrox
100
Video Cinema
Nikon
69
Viltrox
94
Professional
Nikon
65
Viltrox
88
Macro
Nikon
86
Viltrox
66
Budget
Nikon
62
Viltrox
83
Street
Nikon
52
Viltrox
82
Wildlife Sports
Nikon
63
Viltrox
71
Landscape
Nikon
64
Viltrox
69
Travel
Nikon
54
Viltrox
55

Specifications

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mmViltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Optics
Typemacroprime
Focal Length Min105 mm27 mm
Focal Length Max105 mm27 mm
Elements1615
Groups1111
Aspherical Elements11
ED Elements12★
CoatingNano Crystal and ARNEO CoatingsHD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/32f/1.2
Min Aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades911★
Build
MountNikon ZSony E
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.63 kg0.56 kg★
Filter Thread62 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMSTM
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops4.5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance290 mm280 mm★
Max Magnification1:1★0.15x

Pros & Cons

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm

  • Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

  • Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm is CA$822 cheaper (2.3x less).

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm0.048score per dollar
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm0.136score per dollar

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm offers 2.8x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm

B&H Photo
usedCA$1,168
Amazon.ca
CA$1,459

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

B&H Photo
CA$637
Amazon.ca
CA$839

Verdict

★ Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm

Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S 105mm Better at:

Macro

Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm Better at:

BudgetStreetPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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