Description
Product Overview
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED lens is a premium telephoto prime designed for portrait photographers seeking exceptional image quality and creative control. This lens features a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4, enabling beautiful background blur and superior performance in low-light conditions. Constructed with three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements and Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat, it effectively minimizes chromatic aberrations and ghosting while delivering outstanding contrast and color accuracy. The electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism ensures consistent exposure during continuous shooting, and the internal focusing design maintains lens balance while operating. Compatible with a wide range of Nikon DSLR cameras including the D850, D750, and D500 series, this lens is engineered for professional use with robust build quality and reliable performance.
Usage
This 105mm f/1.4 lens is ideally suited for portrait photography, wedding photography, and studio work where subject isolation and fine detail are critical. The flattering focal length provides natural perspective compression for headshots and full-body portraits, while the fast aperture allows photographers to work in various lighting conditions from bright studios to dimly lit event venues. Professional photographers and advanced enthusiasts will appreciate the lens’s ability to render skin tones accurately and create smooth, pleasing bokeh that makes subjects stand out. It’s also excellent for detail-oriented photography such as product shots and artistic compositions where precise focus and optical clarity are paramount.
Why Choose Us
Nikon’s AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED represents the pinnacle of portrait lens engineering, combining optical excellence with practical functionality. The inclusion of three ED glass elements and Nano Crystal Coat ensures superior image quality that surpasses standard lenses, while the Silent Wave Motor provides both speed and quiet operation crucial for wedding and event photography. The electromagnetic diaphragm offers exposure consistency that professionals rely on during important shoots, and the internal focusing mechanism maintains perfect balance throughout the focus range. This complete bundle includes essential accessories – filter kit, lens cap keeper, and cleaning supplies – providing immediate readiness for professional assignments without additional purchases.
Key Features
- Fast f/1.4 maximum aperture creates beautiful background separation and excels in low-light conditions
- Three ED glass elements and Nano Crystal Coat minimize chromatic aberrations for exceptional clarity
- Silent Wave Motor AF system enables precise, quiet autofocus with full-time manual override
- Electromagnetic diaphragm ensures consistent exposure during continuous shooting sequences
- Complete bundle includes professional filter kit, lens cap keeper, and comprehensive cleaning accessories
FAQ
What Nikon cameras is this lens compatible with?
This lens is compatible with numerous Nikon DSLR models including the D300s, D3200 through D5600 series, D3x, D4s, D5, D6, D500, D610, D7100, D7200, D750, D7500, D780, D800E, D810, D810A, D850, and Df cameras. It works with both FX and DX format bodies, with appropriate field of view conversion on DX models.
How does the f/1.4 aperture benefit portrait photography?
The f/1.4 aperture allows for extremely shallow depth of field, creating creamy background blur that isolates your subject beautifully. This makes portraits appear more professional and artistic while also enabling faster shutter speeds in low light situations without increasing ISO, resulting in cleaner images with less noise.
What is included in the bundle package?
The bundle includes the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED lens, a 3-piece filter kit for protection and creative effects, a lens cap keeper to prevent loss of lens caps, and a comprehensive cleaning kit to maintain optical performance. Everything is packaged together for immediate use.
How does the Silent Wave Motor improve autofocus performance?
The Silent Wave Motor provides fast, accurate autofocus that’s nearly silent during operation, making it ideal for wedding ceremonies, events, and situations where noise could be disruptive. It also allows for full-time manual focus override without switching between AF and MF modes, giving photographers greater creative control.
What makes the ED glass elements special?
Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements significantly reduce chromatic aberration and color fringing, which is particularly important when shooting with wide apertures. This results in sharper images with better contrast and color accuracy, especially noticeable in portrait photography where fine details and accurate skin tones are crucial.
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