Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 85mm f/1.4G captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Slightly better wide angle 85 mm vs 105 mm
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 Around 20% better wide angle
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 8.5x larger in your photo
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Cheaper $899.00 vs $1,629.00
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 The best price we've seen is $730 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Slightly better telephoto 105 mm vs 85 mm
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 More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion
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
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to portrait 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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Length Is shorter
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$570
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G 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 narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D 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 Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$1,843
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Compare the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$894
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$899
Lowest price Cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

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
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
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
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$1,099
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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