First Impressions of the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S & NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 with Ross Hoddinott

Ross Hoddinott is a multi-award winning nature photographer, recognised for his extraordinary macro photography of nature and wildlife. In this video, Ross and Nikon School Training Manager Neil Freeman give their first impressions of the new NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S and NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 macro lenses, shot during the early hours of the morning in the beautiful English countryside.
Watch as Ross and Neil capture astonishing close-ups of beautiful insects, providing expert tips and shooting advice on photographing macro images using the latest additions to our Nikon Z mirrorless lens range.
Find out more about the new lenses:
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S - bit.ly/3wWK8T6
NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 - bit.ly/3j5LreB
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[@koolkutz7]

Great images of those beautifully designed dragonflies.

[@TheDIYFilmmaker]

What a beautiful images, amazing lens!

[@NikCan66]

Excellent tutorial video and as a F mount user it's starting to take more of a cursory look at the Z mount seeing the quality of these macro lenses

[@stevelink3]

Nice review of what appears to be a superbly sharp Nikkor S Macro lens!

[@robertanderson7969]

Russ keep up the excellent videos. I have the 105 mm that you are using and I just love it.

[@raajasimha]

Wonderful video.

[@Brock_in_the_North]

I have the 105 and it's a macro beast. The lens is so sharp.

[@nalkhlaifi]

Really good job and nice details.

[@davewalker5706]

have the 105 pre-ordered for my Z6. I'm interested in the portable LED light being used, what should I search for to get one? thanks

[@koolkutz7]

Looks like a Manfrotto one to me, but not 100% sure.

[@igw2b]

Thanks. I'd be interested to know what the hand-held light was.

[@kovacsadam7217]

I think they used something like this one: www.manfrotto.com/global/led-light-lumimuse-8-led-black-snap-fit-filter-mount-mlumiemu-bk/

[@olivierr01]

Thank you for sharing your photo session - very motivating! I have ordered a copy of the 105 when it was available for preorder… Here my two questions: a) does the 105 allow for firmware upgrades? b) I‘d love to see a forth DISP button option: depth of field for the current settings, i.e. dof for current distance/magnification and aperture. That would be extremely helpful to either adjust aperture or calculate shots for focus stacking (or focus shifting as Nikon calls it). A firmware upgrade would allow to add this, isn‘t it?

[@NikonEurope]

Hi. Thanks for your comment and suggestion, we'll forward it to the appropriate department. Regarding your other question, we do offer firmware upgrades to our products, however, we can't comment on future announcements. Let us know if you have other questions.

[@hishamosman4341]

Nikon will sell truck loads of these 2 macro lens for sure

[@amareshmohapatra963]

What's the handheld light you used ?

[@romanhar4151]

Thank you very much for this interesting video with a lot of tricks. I got mine MC 105. 🙂 How about focus stacking and distance-ring?

[@NikonEurope]

Hi Roman. It's nice that you like it. Regarding your suggestion, thanks for the feedback! We'll forward it to the appropriate department for consideration.

[@herbertbetschmann1221]

And when will it be delivered?

[@dominiclester3232]

Ross is such a pro! It’s a shame Niel’s mic was so much louder at the beginning.

[@ulrikeeisenmann9783]

Thank you for this great insight! Do you think the noise of the autofokus is similar to the 24-70S lens? Mine is so much louder, wondering whether this is a mistake in production.

[@NikonEurope]

Hi Ulrike. In order to check this, can you contact our customer support team at the following link, please? If you can send a video in which it's possible to hear the autofocus mechanism of your lens, that would be very helpful. www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_contact_information

[@ulrikeeisenmann9783]

@@NikonEurope sorry, but I bought another one relatively , no sound problems anymore

[@morpheus3190]

Have you used focus stacking with these lens?

[@acekat7009]

Amazing macro lens and great tips for maro photography.Can you please let us know about that led light?what is that product?where can we find it?

[@nikon_z9_images]

I believe it’s the Manfrotto LED Light Lumimuse 8 in the promotional video as the hand-held external light source.

[@AlexVisualMoments96]

hi iam Alex im not a pro but a very passionate photographer from north east based ive got a nikon z7 with 24-200 going to a local camera shop tomorrow to swap my sigma 100-400 to a sigma 150-600 contemporary lens, but the question want to ask is should i get a siga 105mm f2.8 nikon fit macro lens for z7 or wait save up and get either the 105mm MC or the 50mm MC lens for my z7 hope you can help thanks great video as usual

[@NikonEurope]

Hello Alex. Thank you for your message. Regarding your query, were sorry to say that we are unable to establish a comparison between one of our lenses and a third party lens, however between the NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 and NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S we can say the following: The NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8, is the entry level macro lens for the Z series camera, it is perfect for someone starting in macrophotography and its 28 aperture also make it a good street and portrait lens. For the full specs of this lens, please check: imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/z-mount/z_mc50mmf28/index.htm The NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S is the flagship macro lens for the Z series, the it offers unrivalled sharpness and beautiful bokeh all in the same frame imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/z-mount/z_mc105mmf28_vr_s/index.htm Hope that you find this information helpful.

[@andyvan5692]

good job, but you don't say if these are pre-production models?, one would assume they ARE!! also you don't mention the one accessory which would be perfect with these lenses, the R1C1 ringlight, as with this genre this is exactly the use for this as you used the LED fixed light!!

[@tonyiwane9533]

Why so much shouting?

[@NikonEurope]

Hi Andy, yes the images were taken on a pre-production NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8.

[@lynr3399]

@@NikonEurope When will they be distributed in UK? Initial date was 24 June?

[@andyvan5692]

@@lynr3399 becky Denasie from Gray's of Westminster, says there is Delays in production(japan), you just have to wait ( remember the Tokyo coronavirus shutdowns!!)- these mean only half or so of the workers are allowed in the factory at any one time, therefore only a certain rate of production you WILL get them, if you are on a list, but just have to be patient :-)

[@andyvan5692]

@@tonyiwane9533 sorry, have Autism, don't mean to shout, just stating points as I see them and their importance, to state clearly to people; don't know the "social" side of things, esp. capitals, etc. just my spelling mistakes:-)

[@michelguerin1706]

Des superbes prises. Vous pouvez faire une vidéo en français pour les pays d'Europe français et les autres. Merci.

[@scottweaverphotovideo]

Now admit it. You KNEW these lenses would be pretty sharp. 😄

[@tallaganda83]

Would using a macro lens as a normal 105mm lens for say landscapes would there be any weaknesses? I understand portraits work well but wondering if this could fill out my 3 lens setup of a 20mm 1.8s, 50mm 1.8s and this if possible.

[@NikonEurope]

Hello. Thank you for your message. Regarding your query, setting aside the somewhat narrow angle of view, produced by the 105 mm focal distance with may be cumbersome to use in a Landscape shooting situation, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S's high optical quality and Minimum aperture of F/32, will help in completing a camera bag, for someone looking to only use prime lenses. For more details on the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S imaging.nikon.com/lineup/lens/z-mount/z_mc105mmf28_vr_s/spec.htm We hope this information find you well.

[@coltoncyr2283]

Yeah a 105 for landscape would be like mountain peeks and lakes and valleys. Great for portrait work! But some say the 85 is a better portrait. I dont know i haven't dabbled in portraits but I love wide angle landscaping. I plan to get the 14-30 some day!

[@brendanroberts4866]

disappointing the dragonfly was not identified - just a dragonfly

[@emersonribeiroluz7482]

Brasil muito bom...

[@herfriedromeil8519]

annoying background noise ...

[@JamesWilliam70]

Give me a manual Laowa Ultra macro 100mm CA dreamer 2:1 any day. That S lens is way too posh and I wouldn't use any of its functions apart from image stabilisation. I see Canon are breaking over the 1:1 mark with their 1.4x 100mm RF. I would have thought Nikon would be doing the same or better?

[@tofu6513]

I thought he’s paul rudd

[@jeremyreid7824]

Lovely images and great tips from Ross. Shame its so layered with Nikon advertising though. Don't think you need to splash the cash on the latest and greatest gear to get fab shots!

[@omartaher4233]

Potato 🥔

[@FILMSCHOOLCINEMATOGRAPHY]

Nice review of what appears to be a superbly sharp Nikkor S Macro lens!