Nikon Nikkor
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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Nikon Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 105 mm
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 More than 90% more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 2.5x vs 1x
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 2.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better wide angle 80 mm vs 105 mm
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 More than 20% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 7x larger in your photo
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Shorter 116 mm vs 193 mm
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 Around 40% shorter
Lighter 0.7 kg vs 1.3 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
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

similarities

Compared to 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.

Compared to portrait lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Zoom range Poor zoom Help
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:2.5x
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR: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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED 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
Lowest price More expensive
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Significantly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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 Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$779
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS 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

$539
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

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