Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED Lens

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED Lens
Incredible Short-Telephoto Portrait Prime – Ultra-Fast f/1.4 Aperture, Nano Crystal Coat & Silent Wave Motor (Includes Hood)

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED is an extraordinary short-telephoto prime lens designed natively for FX-format Nikon F-mount DSLRs—and highly adaptable to Z-series mirrorless bodies via FTZ adapters. Pushing boundaries in portraiture and event photography, this lens pairs an iconic 105mm focal length with a blistering f/1.4 maximum aperture. This fast aperture profile yields unmatched subject isolation, incredible rendering of background blur (bokeh), and exceptional performance when working in challenging low-light environments.

To ensure pristine sharpness and color fidelity at f/1.4, the optical design incorporates three Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements that suppress chromatic aberrations and color fringing across the frame. Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat is applied to internal elements to eliminate flare and ghosting, while protective fluorine coatings guard the front and rear glass. Driven by a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet autofocusing and equipped with an electromagnetic diaphragm for exposure stability during continuous bursts, this lens stands as a flagship portrait prime.

This lens is being offered complete with its dedicated lens hood.

Key Features & Optical Performance

Iconic 105mm Focal Length: Offers a flattering short-telephoto perspective on FX-format bodies and a 157.5mm equivalent focal length when mounted on DX-format crop sensors.

Ultra-Fast f/1.4 Aperture: Enables precise depth-of-field isolation for selective focus techniques while capturing maximum light in low-lit venues.

Three ED Glass Elements: Minimizes chromatic aberrations and optical distortion to produce high contrast, edge-to-edge resolution, and true color neutrality.

Nano Crystal & Fluorine Coatings: Banish internal surface reflections, ghosting, and lens flare, complemented by a hydrophobic front/rear fluorine coating that repels water and oils.

Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Delivers swift, near-silent internal autofocus performance along with instant, full-time manual focus override.

Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism: Provides highly consistent exposure control during fast continuous shooting rates.

Rounded 9-Blade Iris: Enhances selective focus techniques with smooth, natural, and circular background bokeh.

Camera Compatibility Notice

The specialized electromagnetic aperture mechanism limits full functionality to compatible bodies, including:

Nikon FX/DX DSLRs: D5, D4 series, D3 series, Df, D850, D810, D810A, D800/E, D750, D700, D610, D600, D500, D300/S, D7500, D7200, D7100, D7000, D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100.

Nikon Mirrorless: Z-Series bodies (via FTZ/FTZ II adapters) and Nikon 1-Series bodies (via FT-1 adapter).

Technical Specifications

Lens Type: Short-Telephoto Portrait Prime

Lens Mount System: Nikon F-Mount Native (E-Type AF-S)

Format Compatibility: Full-Frame FX & Crop-Sensor DX

Focal Length: 105mm (157.5mm DX Equivalent)

Maximum Aperture: f/1.4

Minimum Aperture: f/16

Minimum Focus Distance: 3.3 feet / 1.0 m

Optical Construction: 14 Elements in 9 Groups (3 ED Elements)

Diaphragm Design: 9-Blade Rounded Iris

Filter Thread Diameter: 82 mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.7 x 4.1 inches / 94.5 x 106.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 2.17 lbs / 985 g