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 priceReleased Jun 2021
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S — 14–24mm f/2.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 8 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Wins
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.25 ×)
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Min focus distance (28 cm vs 38 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Diameter (81 mm vs 86 mm)
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has lower Weight (630 g vs 650 g)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S supports it
- ✓
Min focus distance
28 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 86 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
630 g vs 650 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
138 mm vs 141 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
- ✓
Custom function button
Only NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S supports it
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.