Nikon Nikkor
DC 135mm f/2D
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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Shorter 127 mm vs 206 mm
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 Around 40% shorter
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
Cheaper $1,149.00 vs $2,396.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,248 cheaper (2.1x less)
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Image stabilization Nikon VR II vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Better wide angle 70 mm vs 135 mm
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 Around 50% better wide angle
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 135 mm
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 Around 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Magnification Poor magnification Help
DC 135mm f/2D:1:7.1 (0.1x)
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:1:8.3 (0.1x)

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
DC 135mm f/2D:0.8 kg
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:1.5 kg
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
DC 135mm f/2D:f/16
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:f/22

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Sports lens

$999
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,649
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 AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sports lens

$749
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
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 AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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 AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Sports lens

$955
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
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
Magnification Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Length Slightly shorter
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Zoom range Much more zoom
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,199
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

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