Nikon DC 105mm f/2D vs AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D

Slightly better telephoto

105 mm

85 mm

More than 20% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Slightly wider aperture

f/1.8

f/2

At its widest, the AF-S 85mm f/1.8G captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops

Slightly better wide angle

85 mm

105 mm

Around 20% better wide angle

Slightly lighter

422 g

0.6 kg

More than 30% lighter

Slightly cheaper

$579.57

$899.00

The best price we've seen is $319 cheaper (around 40% less)

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the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Wide aperture

DC 105mm f/2D:	f/2
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G:	f/1.8

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	Poor zoom
	1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Auto focus
	Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

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 AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Low light lens

$959

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 AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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

Macro lens

Has a higher max f/stop

Has better macro

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 AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629

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 AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$499

Has better macro

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 AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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

Low light lens

$894

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

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

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 AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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

Sports lens

$1,798

Narrower aperture

More magnification

More expensive

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217

Better wide angle

Slightly lighter

Slightly worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894

Wider aperture

Slightly more expensive

Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

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Nikon Nikkor
DC 105mm f/2D
vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 105mm f/2D

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G