Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED review and specs

At first glance, the Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED looks like a soda can with ambitions. Weighing in at 985g (that’s 2.17lbs for my imperial pals), it’s hefty. But trust me, the weight disappears the second you see what this lens can do. With a maximum aperture of f/1.4, it sucks in light like a black hole and spits out creamy bokeh that’ll make your Instagram followers weep

Pros:

1. Bokeh So Smooth, It’s Illegal
   The 9 rounded aperture blades create out-of-focus areas that look like a Van Gogh painting. One user described it as “painterly” — and honestly, that’s underselling it.
2. Sharpness That Cuts Through Lies
   Lab tests show it resolves over 4,000 lines per picture height on a 36MP Nikon D810. Translation: eyelashes look like razor blades. Even at f/1.4, there’s zero softness — a rare feat for fast primes.
3. Build Quality: Tank Mode Activated
   Weather-sealed and with a metal mount, this lens survived a surprise downpour during a shoot. My camera got soaked, but the lens? Not a hiccup .

Cons:

Size Matters (And Not in a Good Way)
Pair this with a DSLR, and you’ll look like you’re carrying a small telescope. Street photographers, proceed with caution.

No Image Stabilization? Seriously, Nikon?
Handheld shots at f/1.4 require surgeon-level steadiness. Miss the 1/250s shutter speed, and you’ll get blurrier results than a toddler’s finger painting .

Wallet Assassination
At $2,200, this lens costs more than some cameras. But hey, can you put a price on magic? (Spoiler: Nikon can.)

Look, the Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED isn’t for everyone. If you’re a casual shooter, stick with a nifty fifty. But for portrait pros, this lens is teh (oops, the) holy grail. It’s sharp, it’s dreamy, and it turns “meh” backgrounds into abstract art. Just don’t forget a second mortgage.

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