Nikon Z 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro

I wanted to try out the well reviewed new Nikon Z 105mm macro lens. Having owned and used macro lenses from many major manufacturers for various camera systems; Canon 100mm & 180mm, Fuji 60mm & 80mm, Olympus 60mm, I wanted to try this new lens on this new system compared to my memories of all those others. It did not disappoint. Lens Rentals made the process easy and the cost was very reasonable. Having previously spent thousands of dollars over the years to buy those other lenses, only to be disappointed when their size, weight, or handling kept them on the shelf more than in the bag, I did not want to repeat that cycle yet again. Thanks to Lens Rentals I now know how wonderful this new lens is, and how great it feels in my hands on my Nikon Z5. Shipping was fast and convenient. Customer service was great. The packaging was superb, and the special packing tape added a delightful touch of whimsy and fun to it all. Thanks You!

Focused anywhere in the frame, and at any aperture, you can expect tack sharp images with no noticeable aberrations, and bokeh is very pleasing. Two minor quirks are slow AF speeds and occasional slight backfocus. I don’t know whether the backfocus is due to the camera or the lens, but the AF speed is definitely frustrating. I took this lens to a butterfly garden and it was impossible to focus on anything that wasn’t already sitting still. As this is a dedicated macro lens, I don’t think slow(er) AF speed is worth removing a star.

It did a great job for the pre-ceremony. I need to purchase one

Lensrental was very easy to work with the lens arrived day early. The packaging was secure and very easy to send back. The package even included tape to secure the box. Great experience.

The lens was great. I had a lot of fun working on macro shots at a workshop. The quality of images was fantastic and I was able to really work on my technique.