Nikon Nikkor
DC 105mm f/2D
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the DC 105mm f/2D captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Better wide angle 105 mm vs 180 mm
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 More than 40% better wide angle
Shorter 112 mm vs 145 mm
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 More than 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.6 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 Around 20% lighter
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D

Reasons to consider the Nikon 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Better telephoto 180 mm vs 105 mm
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 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
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Magnification Poor magnification Help
DC 105mm f/2D:1:7.7 (0.1x)
180mm f/2.8D ED-IF:1:6.6 (0.2x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Macro lens

$879
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR 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

$719
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
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 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Sports lens

$5,399
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus

Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus

Sports lens

$489
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Compare the EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D

Tilt-shift lens

$1,599
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

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

Low light lens

$894
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

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
Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Pentax SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM

Sports lens

$1,197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SMC DA* 200mm f/2.8 ED SDM 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
Min focal length Better wide angle
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

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