Nikon Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
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Nikon Nikkor
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:6.6 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 6.5x larger in your photo
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
Help
 At its narrowest, the 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Better wide angle 105 mm vs 180 mm
Help
 More than 40% better wide angle
Shorter 116 mm vs 145 mm
Help
 20% shorter
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 Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Better telephoto 180 mm vs 105 mm
Help
 More than 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Learn more about
the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$580
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Length Is longer
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 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 DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Much less magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Sports lens

$769
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M

Low light lens

$3,995
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Compare the Summicron 90mm f/2 APO M vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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