Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the AF-S 85mm f/1.8G captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops
Slightly lighter 422 g vs 0.7 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
Slightly better wide angle 85 mm vs 105 mm
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 Around 20% better wide angle
Slightly cheaper $579.57 vs $879.00
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 The best price we've seen is $299 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
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
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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 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro D Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
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 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
Magnification Has worse macro
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Min focal length Better wide angle
Weight Slightly lighter
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$894
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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
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

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