Nikon Nikkor
DC 135mm f/2D
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the DC 135mm f/2D captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly better telephoto 135 mm vs 105 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D

Reasons to consider the Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Much more magnification 1:1 (1x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 7x larger in your photo
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Much narrower aperture f/32 vs f/16
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 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
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly better wide angle 105 mm vs 135 mm
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 More than 20% better wide angle
Slightly shorter 116 mm vs 127 mm
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 Around 10% shorter
Slightly cheaper $899.00 vs $1,149.00
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 The best price we've seen is $250 cheaper (more than 20% less)
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
DC 135mm f/2D:135 mm
105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR:105 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 135mm 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 DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$969
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM 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 135mm 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 135mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
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
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 135mm 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 135mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$989
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 135mm f/2L USM vs the Nikkor DC 135mm 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 Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro

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

Macro lens

$1,099
Magnification Much more magnification
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sports lens

$749
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor DC 135mm 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
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
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
Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D

Macro lens

$429
Length Shorter
Min focal length Better wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor Micro 60mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR

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