Nikon Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
 vs
Canon
100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Learn more about
the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Reasons to consider the Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Slightly cheaper $519.00 vs $879.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $360 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Learn more about
the Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Magnification Incredible magnification Help
1:1 (1x)
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR:Nikon AF-S
100mm f/2.8 USM Macro:Canon USM
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to macro lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$779
Magnification Has worse macro
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$969
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Sigma 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM

Sigma 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$1,599
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Compare the 180mm f/2.8 APO Macro EX DG OS HSM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Nikon Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$479
Length Slightly shorter
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$489
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly lighter
Magnification Much less magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Magnification Much less magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Length Shorter
Magnification Much less magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef

Macro lens

$449
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Length Slightly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Canon-ef vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

Macro lens

$1,429
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Length Longer
Compare the EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Magnification Much less magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the EF 100mm f/2 USM vs the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

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