Nikon finally releases 50mm f/2.8 and 105mm f/2.8 Z mount macro lenses

Nikon has now officially announced two new macro lenses for their Z mount mirrorless system. The “normal” length macro is the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8, with a minimum focus distance of 16cm. The other is the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S, offering stabilisation and a 1:1 reproduction ratio with a 29cm minimum focus distance.

The 105mm f/2.8 VR S also features the built-in OLED display found on Nikon’s Z mount pro zooms like the 14-24mm, 24-70mm & 70-200mm f/2.8 S trio, as well as the 50mm f/1.2 S prime lens. This lets you quickly see and adjust various settings including aperture, focus distance and other settings.

The new lenses are essentially replacements for the Nikon Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED and the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED lenses. Surprisingly, the cost of the new lenses isn’t significantly higher than their F mount predecessors, seeing only a $50 bump on the 50mm and a $100 increase on the 105.

Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8 – $646.95

Focal Length	50mm
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8
Minimum Aperture	f/32
Lens Mount	Nikon Z
Format Compatibility	Full-Frame
Maximum Magnification	1:1
Minimum Focus Distance	16 cm
Optical Design	10 Elements in 7 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	9, rounded
Focus Type	Autofocus
Image Stabilization	No
Filter Size	46 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)	74.5mm x 66mm
Weight	260g

Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S – $996.95

Focal Length	105mm
Maximum Aperture	f/2.8
Minimum Aperture	f/32
Lens Mount	Nikon Z
Format Compatibility	Full-Frame
Maximum Magnification	1:1
Minimum Focus Distance	29 cm
Optical Design	16 Elements in 11 Groups
Diaphragm Blades	9, rounded
Focus Type	Autofocus
Image Stabilization	Yes (4.5 Stops)
Filter Size	62 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)	85mm x 140mm
Weight	630g

It might have taken Nikon a little while to produce some native macro lenses for their Z mount mirrorless cameras, but they are finally here. Now that parts of the world are starting to open back up, I can see both of these becoming popular with wedding photographers who’ve decided to take the plunge and switch to a Nikon Z camera.

The Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8 is available to pre-order now for $646.95 and the Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is available to pre-order now for $996.95. Shipping is expected to begin in late June.