Nikon Nikkor
DC 105mm f/2D
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the DC 105mm f/2D captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:7.7 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 7.5x larger in your photo
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Much narrower aperture f/32 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR goes 2 f-stops narrower
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
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
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.
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
105 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
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 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D 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

$580
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G 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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm 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
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D 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
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D 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

$800
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Shorter
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price More expensive
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

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
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
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

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