The Nikon UV-105 is a high performance lens that was developed for specialized multispectral applications in the ultraviolet (UV), visible, and infrared portions of the spectrum. The lens was originally envisioned for uses including law enforcement forensic work (popularized by recent television shows), industrial and biomedical applications, as well as uses by artists and the more enthusiastic amateur. This lens became the preferred choice for work in other areas of forensics too including art research (authenticating and restoration for example), medical studies including dermatology, chemical analysis, plasma research, combustion and electric discharge studies, agriculture, environmental monitoring, mineralogy, surveillance, OEM, manufacturing and process control. This remains the most desired UV lens among the more dedicated amateurs who seek to explore the world that is otherwise invisible to the eye.

While it’s high resolution and transmission deep into the UV most distinguishes the UV-105 from most other lenses, this is also a superb performer in the visible (VIS) and into infrared (IR) portions of the spectrum too.