{"id":48885,"date":"2024-04-21T22:21:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T21:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/?p=48885"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:40:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:40:30","slug":"review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Nikon Nikkor 105mm 2.5 Ai &#8211; The Portrait Tele Bestseller"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48901\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48901\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48901\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_R2_Title.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_R2_Title.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_R2_Title-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_R2_Title-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon 105mm 2.5 Ai via K&amp;F adapter on Sony A7rII<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some lenses became famous because they are rare and\/or expensive. Neither is the case for the Nikon Nikkor 105mm 2.5 Ai. In fact &#8211; from the early 70s to the mid 80s &#8211; Nikon made a lot of them, it was by far their best selling short tele prime. Why was that? And are there still good reasons to use this lens today? Let&#8217;s find out in this review.<\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49249\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49249\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49249\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_6_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_6_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_6_2.5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_6_2.5-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49249\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49250\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49250\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49250\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_7_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_7_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_7_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_7_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49250\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49375\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49375\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49375\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_30_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_30_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_30_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_30_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49247\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49247\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49247\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_4_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_4_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_4_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_4_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49244\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49244\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49244\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_1_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_1_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_1_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_1_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49244\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49260\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49260\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49260\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_17_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_17_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_17_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_17_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49259\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49259\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_16_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_16_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_16_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_16_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49377\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49377\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49377\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_32_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_32_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_32_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_32_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49377\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49364\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49364\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49364\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_19_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_19_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_19_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_19_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Most of the sample images in this review can be found in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCkeUw\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>Specifications \/ Version History<\/h2>\n<p>There have been a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photosynthesis.co.nz\/nikon\/serialno.html#105\">plethora of versions<\/a> of Nikon&#8217;s 105mm 2.5 lens. The earlier pre-Ai lenses used a Sonnar design whereas the latest pre-Ai versions as well as this Ai and also the latest Ai-s version use a Xenotar design. I am reviewing an Ai version here which has the following specifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diameter: 65 mm<\/li>\n<li>Length: 69 mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 418g (measured)<\/li>\n<li>Field of view: 23.2\u00b0 (diagonally)<\/li>\n<li>Filter Diameter: 52 mm<\/li>\n<li>Number of Aperture Blades: 7 (slightly rounded)<\/li>\n<li>Elements\/Groups: 5\/4<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48948 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_optical_diagram-300x174.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_optical_diagram-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_optical_diagram.jpg 374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Close Focusing Distance: 1.0 m<\/li>\n<li>Maximum Magnification: 1:7.6 (measured)<\/li>\n<li>Mount: Nikon F<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>buy from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=nikon+105mm+2.5&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate link) starting at <strong>$150<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>History<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to know more about the development and the history of this lens you should first have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/imaging.nikon.com\/imaging\/information\/story\/0005\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nikkor &#8211; The Thousand and One Nights &#8211; No. 5: Nikon 105mm 2.5<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48898\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48898\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48898\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_Fe.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_Fe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_Fe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_Fe-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48898\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon 105mm 2.5 Ai on Nikon FE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I reviewed some exotic Nikon lenses already (e.g. the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-nikon-af-28mm-1-4-d-the-wide-angle-noct-nikkor\/\">Nikon AF 28mm 1.4 D<\/a>) but this is on the other end of the spectrum: it was Nikon&#8217;s best selling portrait tele lens for decades and more than half a million have been made (almost 160.000 of this Ai version alone).<\/p>\n<p>These days no one is making new 105mm 2.5 lenses anymore, because now you can make faster\/fancier portrait lenses with high image quality at affordable prices. So today no one really gets excited when seeing a 105mm 2.5 lens. The huge benefit of these moderate specifications: it was actually possible to manufacture a high performing lens with these specifications in the 1970s.<\/p>\n<h2>Handling \/ Build Quality<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48899\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48899\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48899\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_front.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_front.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_front-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_front-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon 105mm 2.5 Ai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This 105mm 2.5 has the typical build quality of Nikon&#8217;s Ai lenses: all metal body with engraved writings, colorful aperture stops and DoF scale.<\/p>\n<p>The focus ring has a very nice and even resistance. It takes exactly 180\u00b0 from the minimum focus distance of 1.0 m to infinity.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48897\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48897\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48897\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48897\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon 105mm 2.5 Ai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The aperture ring is also typical for Nikon&#8217;s lenses: equidistantly spaced full-stop click stops and the aperture ring close to the camera body. The aperture ring can be moved very slightly past the f\/2.5 mark, which I am not a huge fan of.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48900\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48900\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48900\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_hood_HS-4.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_hood_HS-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_hood_HS-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_hood_HS-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48900\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon 105mm 2.5 Ai with HS-4 hood attached<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are actual several lens hoods that fit this lens. I once bought the Nikon HS-4 to use ony my <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-voigtlander-180mm-4-0-sl-apo-lanthar\/\">Voigtl\u00e4nder 180mm 4.0<\/a>, but this 105mm 2.5 is one of the lenses it has actually been designed for. It can even be attached reversed.<\/p>\n<p>Like most of the Nikon lenses from this era it features the typical 52 mm filter thread.<\/p>\n<h2>Vignetting<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Light falloff<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48944\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vignetting_nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"750\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vignetting_nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai.jpg 750w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/vignetting_nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-131\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-131\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.5<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.5 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/2.8<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">1.2 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/4.0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.4 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">f\/5.6 - f\/22<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">0.1 EV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-131 from cache -->\n<p>These days I usually use\/review faster short tele lenses and I am not sure I came across even one with less than 2 EV vignetting at its maximum aperture. This Nikon 105mm 2.5 has very low vignetting figures, from f\/5.6 it is actually non-existent anymore.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48941\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48941\" style=\"width: 1026px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48941\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_vig_graph.png\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"1026\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_vig_graph.png 1026w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_vig_graph-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_vig_graph-800x597.png 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_vig_graph-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nikon 105mm 2.5 Ai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>It is recommended to have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/vignetting-graphs-explained\/\">this article<\/a> first to get an idea how this brightness graph works.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Optical vignetting<\/h3>\n<p>Fast lenses usually show a noticeable amount of optical vignetting, especially so the compact ones. Without going too much into technical details optical vignetting leads to the truncation of light circles towards the borders of the frame.<br \/>\nIn the center of the frame almost every lens will render a perfect circle, but only lenses with very low optical vignetting will keep this shape in the corners.<br \/>\nSo in the following comparison we move from the center (left) to the extreme corner (right) and see how the shape of the light circle changes.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-1-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-77585\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">105mm 2.5 @f\/2.5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">105mm 2.5 @f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane1-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">105mm 2.5 @f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-1-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-77585\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane1-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48930\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_opt_vig_1.2_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_opt_vig_1.2_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_opt_vig_1.2_2.5-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_opt_vig_1.2_2.5-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48931\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_opt_vig_1.2_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_opt_vig_1.2_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_opt_vig_1.2_2.8-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_opt_vig_1.2_2.8-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane1-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48932\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_opt_vig_1.2_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_opt_vig_1.2_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_opt_vig_1.2_4.0-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_opt_vig_1.2_4.0-768x192.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | 1.2 m focus distance<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Nikon 105mm 2.5 shows a very typical performance in this category. Already stopped down to f\/4.0 we see the straight aperture blades producing heptagons.<\/p>\n<h2>Sharpness<\/h2>\n<h3>Focus shift<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-2-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-40005\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane2-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0 refocused<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-2-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-40005\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane2-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48960\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_2.5-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48961\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48962\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane2-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48963\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_4.0_refocused.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_4.0_refocused.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_4.0_refocused-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_focus_Shift_4.0_refocused-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">50% crops, Sony A7rII<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There is a little bit of focus shift with this lens, but probably not enough to worry about when using a lower resolution camera or even film.<\/p>\n<p>If you are using a higher resolution camera it might be a good idea to double check focus at working aperture in the f\/2.8 to f\/4.0 range with liveview if possible.<\/p>\n<h3>Infinity (42mp Sony A7rII)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48943\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sharpness_Nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_R2.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"1649\"><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48924\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48924\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48924\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_11_sharpness_infinity.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7rII | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What can we expect from a 50 years old lens here? First we need to keep in mind this is a unit focus lens and unit focus lenses can only be optimized for one distance. And by my experience, for portrait lenses, that usually wasn&#8217;t infinity, because these are often situations where you can stop the lens down a bit.<\/p>\n<p>Between f\/2.5 and f\/4.0 we do see noticeable color aberrations, also in the center of the frame. Midframe and corners are also a bit softer.<\/p>\n<p>Peak across frame performance is reached by f\/8.0, but f\/5.6 follows closely behind and is therefore the aperture setting I used for a lot of pictures focused at or close to infinity.<\/p>\n<p>This is actually a good performance, but when using a high resolution camera and looking at 100% crops of course modern lenses will look better, especially at wider apertures. But without a direct comparison, do I find the pictures I took with this lens at f\/5.6 lacking? Not really.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Portrait 2<\/b><b>.6 m (42mp Sony A7rII)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>For portraiture it isn&#8217;t so important how flat the field is, it is more interesting to see what the sharpness is like when focused at different parts of the frame to take field curvature out of the equation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20406\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20406\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance.png 3000w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/portrait_distance-800x533.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">positions of crops in the frame<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We will be looking at 100% crops from the 42mp Sony A7rII.<\/p>\n<p><strong>f\/2.5 &lt;&#8212;&gt; f\/4.0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-3-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-92821\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">center<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">inner midframe<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane3-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">outer midframe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-3-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-92821\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane3-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48964\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_2.6m_center.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"778\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_2.6m_center.jpg 778w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_2.6m_center-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_2.6m_center-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48965\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_2.6m_imid.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"778\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_2.6m_imid.jpg 778w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_2.6m_imid-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_2.6m_imid-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane3-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48966\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_2.6m_omid.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"778\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_2.6m_omid.jpg 778w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_2.6m_omid-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_2.6m_omid-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | 100% crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This is roughly the focus distance I would expect a lens like this to be optimized for, and judging by the Moir\u00e9 we see it does seem to meet my expectations.<\/p>\n<p>The lens is slightly softer at f\/2.5 than at f\/4.0, but I never felt the pictures taken at f\/2.5 in the field were lacking acuity.<\/p>\n<h3><em>Close 1.0 m, 1:7.6 (42mp Sony A7rII)<br \/>\n<\/em><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-4-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-67090\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane4-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-4-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-67090\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane4-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48967\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_close_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_close_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_close_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_close_2.5-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48968\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_close_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_close_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_close_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_close_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane4-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48969\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_close_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_close_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_close_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_sharpness_close_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | <\/em><em>refocused for every shot<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A maximum magnification of 1:7.6 is actually not bad for a short portrait tele, I did not expect that to be honest.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously this lens features a rather simple unit focus design, so if you are looking for high resolution pictures it is a good idea to stop down a bit, but on film, I am not even sure people noticed this.<\/p>\n<h2>Flare resistance<\/h2>\n<p>The Nikon 105mm 2.5 is from the 1970s. You should not have high hopes here.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49261\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49261\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49261\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_1_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_1_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_1_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_1_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49261\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49265\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49265\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_5_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_5_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_5_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_5_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49258\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49258\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49258\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_15_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_15_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_15_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_15_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With the sun outside the frame veiling flare will often lead to a significant loss of contrast. In some situations I also encountered rainbow artefacts and even odd streaks.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49263\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49263\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_3_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_3_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_3_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_3_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49264\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49264\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_4_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_4_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_4_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_4_8.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49262\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49262\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49262\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_2_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_2_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_2_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_Flare_2_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With the sun inside the frame also ghosts can appear. Here the performance is actually better than I would have expected, but the low element (and especially low group) count might have helped here, as there are not many air-to-glass surfaces.<\/p>\n<p>A very typical performance for a lens from that era.<\/p>\n<h2>Coma<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-5-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-75517\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane5-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-5-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-75517\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane5-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48925\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_2.5-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48926\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48927\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48928\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane5-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48929\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_coma_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>100% crops from extreme corner, focused on center, Sony A7rII<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t think astrophotography is a typical application for this lens, but a very high amount of coma can still easily ruin blue hour or nightly cityscapes. Surprisingly this aberration is corrected very well. As we saw in the sharpness section, stopping down to f\/5.6 is still advisable for very good image quality in the corners.<\/p>\n<h2>Distortion<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49518\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49518\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49518\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Distortion.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Distortion.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Distortion-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Distortion-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This lens does not have any field relevant distortion. After all, it comes from a time when you couldn&#8217;t easily correct this on a computer.<\/p>\n<h2>Bokeh<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49257\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49257\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49257\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_14_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_14_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_14_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_14_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to bokeh there is quality and quantity. As it is 2024 &#8211; and these days we even have 105mm 1.4 lenses &#8211; in terms of quantity this lens won&#8217;t blow your socks off, but that doesn&#8217;t mean it ain&#8217;t capable of producing a pleasing out of focus rendering.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49371\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49371\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49371\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_26_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_26_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_26_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_26_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49371\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I was actually pleasantly surprised by this lens&#8217; decent minimum focus distance of 1.0 m. While sharpness isn&#8217;t super high at f\/2.5 I usually found it to be decent enough at these distances.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49369\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49369\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_24_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_24_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_24_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_24_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49254\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49254\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49254\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_11_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_11_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_11_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_11_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The two pictures above actually have structured backgrounds where some lenses would struggle, but this Nikon does create pleasing out of focus backgrounds.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49363\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49363\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_18_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_18_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_18_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_18_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49372\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49372\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_27_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_27_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_27_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_27_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49253\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49253\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49253\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_10_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_10_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_10_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_10_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Of course this lens is not for those that are looking for the shallowest depth of field, but it still shows a solid performance in this category<\/p>\n<h2>Sunstars<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-6-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-22970\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.8<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-3\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-4\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/8.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-5\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/11<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-6\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/16<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane6-7\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/22<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-6-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-22970\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane6-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48933\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_2.5-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48934\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_2.8.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_2.8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_2.8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_2.8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48935\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_4.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48936\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_5.6-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48937\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_8.0-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48938\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_11.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_11-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48939\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_16.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_16-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane6-7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48940\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_22.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_22-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_sunstars_22-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><em>Sony A7rII | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | slight crops<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This 105mm 2.5 features 7 mostly straight aperture blades. The alignment of the blades is not really great, which leads to rays with uneven lengths. Not exactly what I like.<br \/>\nIf you want to know more about sunstar rendering of different lenses have a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/best-lenses-for-sunstars\/\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Chromatic aberration<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Lateral<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-7-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-56473\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">uncorrected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane7-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">corrected<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-7-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-56473\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane7-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48923\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_11_lateral_CA_uncorrected.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_11_lateral_CA_uncorrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_11_lateral_CA_uncorrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_11_lateral_CA_uncorrected-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane7-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48922\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_11_lateral_CA_corrected.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_11_lateral_CA_corrected.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_11_lateral_CA_corrected-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/nikon_105mm_2.5_Ai_11_lateral_CA_corrected-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<em><span style=\"color: #999999;\">100% crops from corner, Sony A7rII<\/span><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Compared to today&#8217;s lenses this Nikon 105mm 2.5 has a rather simple optical design. To my surprise lateral CA are not really an issue. What is still there is easy to correct in post with just one click, e.g. in Lightroom.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Longitudinal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"osc-res-tab tabbable   osc-tabs-left\"><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"nav osc-res-nav nav-tabs osc-tabs-left-ul\" id=\"oscitas-restabs-8-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-86707\"><li class=\"active\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-0\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/2.5<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-1\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/4.0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ert_pane8-2\" data-toggle=\"tab\">f\/5.6<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style=\"clear:both;width: 100%;\"><ul class=\"tab-content\" id=\"oscitas-restabcontent-8-review-nikon-nikkor-105mm-2-5-ai-the-portrait-tele-bestseller-86707\"><li class=\"tab-pane active\" id=\"ert_pane8-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49158\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_loCA_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_loCA_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_loCA_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_loCA_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49159\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_loCA_4.0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_loCA_4.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_loCA_4.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_loCA_4.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"tab-pane \" id=\"ert_pane8-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49160\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_loCA_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_loCA_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_loCA_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_loCA_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><i>Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Oh well. At its maximum aperture this lens produces strong longitudinal CA. The scene above is a stress test, but keep in mind these are not crops, you are actually having a look at the full pictures. As you can also see, stopping down to f\/4.0 makes a big difference, but it takes stopping down to f\/5.6 to mostly get rid of this aberration.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">sharpness at portrait distance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">sharpness at infinity from f\/5.6<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">unobtrusive bokeh<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">coma correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">low vignetting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">very low distortion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">build quality and handling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #339966;\">size\/weight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>average<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td><strong>not good<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">flare resistance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">CA correction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">slight focus shift<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Looking at the table above, there are a few things we need to put into perspective. The main reason this Nikon 105mm 2.5 only has few flaws &#8211; which are also very typical for its era &#8211; is that it was already possible to make a well-rounded lens with these moderate specifications in 1971.<br \/>\nAnd there are additional benefits to that: compared to a faster lens this one is also easier to use and cheaper to manufacture.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from its high sales numbers and its optical performance there is another reason this lens became famous: Steve McCurry used a Nikon 105mm 2.5 Ai-S for his famous photo &#8220;Afghan Girl&#8221;. Now let&#8217;s be perfectly clear here: that picture could have been taken with any somewhat decent short tele lens. What made that picture famous are the girl (especially her expression), the striking colors with the strong red\/green contrast and the story behind it &#8211; the lens being used has hardly anything to do with those things.<\/p>\n<p>However, the reasons a photojournalist picked this lens are still clear: it is durable, compact and doesn&#8217;t really have any outstanding flaws &#8211; at least none, that could have easily been avoided with the technology available at its time.<\/p>\n<p><em>buy from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=nikon+105mm+2.5&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5337820268&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\">ebay.com<\/a> (advertisement\/affiliate link) starting at <strong>$150<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>Today no one makes new 105mm 2.5 portrait tele lenses anymore. Instead we are getting 85mm 1.8 portrait lenses. You can find a few examples of the those in our <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/user-guide-to-portrait-lenses-sony-a7-series\/\">Guide to 85-135mm portrait lenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We did review a few other comparable vintage lenses in the past though, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/minolta-mc-tele-rokkor-100mm-12-5-review\/\">Minolta MC 100mm 2.5<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-minolta-md-100mm-12-5\/\">Minolta MD 100mm 2.5<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/olympus-om-100mm-12-0\/\">Olympus OM 100mm 2.0<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/review-olympus-om-zuiko-mc-100mm-12-8\/\">Olympus OM 100mm 2.8<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Sample Images<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49374\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49374\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_29_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_29_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_29_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_29_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49376\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49376\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49376\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_31_5.6_Pano6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_31_5.6_Pano6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_31_5.6_Pano6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_31_5.6_Pano6-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49376\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/5.6 | pano from 6 shots<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49373\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49373\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_28_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_28_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_28_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_28_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49370\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49370\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_25_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_25_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_25_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_25_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49368\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49368\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49368\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_23_8.0.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_23_8.0.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_23_8.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_23_8.0-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/8.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49367\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49367\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49367\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_22_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_22_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_22_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_22_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49251\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49251\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_8_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_8_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_8_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_8_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49256\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49256\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49256\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_13_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_13_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_13_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_13_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49255\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49255\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49255\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_12_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_12_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_12_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_12_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49246\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49246\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49246\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_3_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_3_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_3_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_3_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49245\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49245\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49245\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_2_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_2_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_2_2.5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_2_2.5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49245\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49248\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49248\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49248\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_5_2.5.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_5_2.5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_5_2.5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_5_2.5-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/2.5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49252\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49252\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49252\" src=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_9_5.6.jpg\" alt=\"nikon 105mm 2.5 ai ai-s f\/2.5 tele fast 1971 1977 reportage press review 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness bokeh vignetting\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_9_5.6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_9_5.6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nikon_105mm_2.5_Sample_9_5.6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sony A7III | Nikon 105mm 2.5 | f\/5.6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Most of the sample images in this review can be found in full resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCkeUw\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Further Reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/lenses\/all-lens-reviews\/\">All Lens Reviews<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/phillipreeve.net\/blog\/photography\/analogue-adventures\/\">Analogue Adventures Landing 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This helps support the creation of future content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Some lenses became famous because they are rare and\/or expensive. Neither is the case for the Nikon Nikkor 105mm 2.5 Ai. In fact &#8211; from the early 70s to the mid 80s &#8211; Nikon made a lot of them, it was by far their best selling short tele prime. Why was that? 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