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
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Micro Four Thirds Mount
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro — 30mm f/3.5 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.
$549
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 1 year newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Weight (128 g vs 630 g)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Min focus distance (9.5 cm vs 28 cm)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Length (60 mm vs 138 mm)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Diameter (56 mm vs 81 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
⌀81 × 138 mm
630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
⌀56 × 60 mm
128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 78mm longer and 25mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro.
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is 502 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro.
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 ED
- ✓
Weight
128 g vs 630 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
9.5 cm vs 28 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
60 mm vs 138 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
56 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
1.25 × vs 1 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
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
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Pros
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro at major authorized retailers.
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.