Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 AI-S

A manual-focus portrait lens produced from 1959 through 2005 across five revisions. It delivers a rendering that digital-era lenses rarely match: creamy bokeh, warm contrast, and a compact build. Steve McCurry used it to photograph the iconic "Afghan Girl" for National Geographic.

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Steve McCurry

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Lens used for the "Afghan Girl" photograph

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Last updated June 9, 2026