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Fujifilm

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Fujifilm GFX Mount

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR — 120mm f/4 for Fujifilm GFX, a popular choice in the fujifilm lineup.

$2,699

Launch price

Released Jan 2019

vs

Nikon

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S — 105mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$999

Launch price

Released Jun 2021

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

0categories

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

7categories

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

Macro & Close-upPortrait

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR wins 0 categories·NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S wins 5 categories
  • BNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Weight (630 g vs 1520 g)
  • BNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.5 ×)
  • BNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 45 cm)
  • BNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
  • BNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)

Key specs at a glance

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WRNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Focal Length120 mm105 mm
Max Aperturef/4f/2.8
MountFujifilm GFXNikon Z
CoverageMedium FormatFull Frame
Stabilization5 stops5 stops
Weight1520 g630 g
Min Focus45 cm28 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

89 × 152 mm

1520 g (3.35 lb / 53.62 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

81 × 138 mm

630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR is 14mm longer and 8mm wider than NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S.

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR is 890 g heavier than NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S.

Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseGF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WRNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Portrait
5.5Fair
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
7.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
7.0Good
Landscape
4.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
2.0Limited
3.5Limited
Wildlife
5.5Fair
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
5.5Fair
9.0Excellent

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 ED, 1 Super ED

  • Custom function button

    Only GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR supports it

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • Weight

    630 g vs 1520 g — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.5 × — higher is better

  • Min focus distance

    28 cm vs 45 cm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Length

    138 mm vs 152 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Optical stabilization

Both support optical stabilization

OIS effectiveness

Both 5 stops

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Fujifilm GFX mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

Pros

  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR and NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S at major authorized retailers.

Fujifilm GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR

Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

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Full specifications

= category winner

GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Focal length (Min)
120 mm
105 mm
Focal length (Max)
120 mm
105 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/4
f/2.8+1 stop wider
Elements
14
14
Groups
9
11
Special elements
2 ED, 1 Super ED
Aspherical
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Min focus distance
45 cm
28 cm−17 cm less
Max magnification
0.5 ×
1 ×2× more
Autofocus motor
Linear motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Optical stabilization
Yes
Yes
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
5 stops
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Weight
1520 g
630 g−890 g less
Length
152 mm
138 mm−14 mm less
Diameter
89 mm
81 mm−8 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
GF 120mm F4 R Macro OIS WR
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Lens mount
Fujifilm GFX
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Medium Format
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.